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Beetle - Epilachna varivestis
Copyright © 2010 Heidi Eaton

Beetle - Epilachna varivestis
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
October 1, 2010
Size: ~5mm

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Contributed by Heidi Eaton on 5 October, 2010 - 11:35pm
Last updated 19 October, 2010 - 10:03am

Moved
Moved from Frass. Votes from Abigail Parker and Eric Eaton to keep it in the guide as the only Colorado entry so far.
… Heidi Eaton, 19 October, 2010 - 10:03am login or register to post comments

Frassed
Moved from ID Request.

Identification confirmed; images blurry and not needed for the Guide. Will remain here for 30 days!
… Blaine Mathison, 6 October, 2010 - 3:15pm login or register to post comments

 
I know
they're not great shots, but they are the only BG submissions from Colorado for this species. I guess I'll try to find more and get better shots.
… Heidi Eaton, 6 October, 2010 - 7:51pm login or register to post comments

Epilachna varivestris, Mexican Bean Beetle
or at least in that genus if you've got different one in Co.
… margarethe brummermann, 6 October, 2010 - 9:32am login or register to post comments

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