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Dogbane Beetle (Chrysochus auratus)
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Copyright © 2010
appletree
Iridescent Beetle -
Chrysochus auratus
Miami Whitewater Forest, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
July 10, 2010
This pretty little beetle was feeding on a toxic dogbane plant.
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Contributed by
appletree
on 12 July, 2010 - 12:11am
Moved
Chrysochus auratus it is.
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Brad Barnd
, 12 July, 2010 - 1:07am
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I
am not an expert but my guess is Chrysochus auratus.
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Thomas Wilson of Armistead Gardens in Baltimore City
, 12 July, 2010 - 12:13am
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Must be right.
Considering what it was eating, I am sure you are correct. Thanks for the remarkably quick response.
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appletree
, 12 July, 2010 - 12:20am
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You
are welcome but I would wait for a confirmation from an expert to be sure.
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Thomas Wilson of Armistead Gardens in Baltimore City
, 12 July, 2010 - 12:34am
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