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orange beetle - Ischyrus quadripunctatus
Copyright © 2006 Jonathan Burishkin

orange beetle - Ischyrus quadripunctatus
Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
April 16, 2006
Size: 0.7 Centimeters
What is it?
Contributed by Jonathan Burishkin on 20 April, 2006 - 10:22pm
Last updated 21 April, 2006 - 12:42pm

Erotylid fungus beetle, new species for bugguide
at least that's what it looks like to me with those colors and antennal termini. This one's more elongate, but looks similar in pattern:
… Jim McClarin, 21 April, 2006 - 5:24am

 
Ischyrus quadripunctatus (Olivier)
Wouldn't bet the farm, but those four spots on the pronotum scream out Ischyrus quadripunctatus (Olivier) - already in guide. This shot shows more detail though.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 21 April, 2006 - 10:46am

 
Gulp!
You're so right, Phillip. Shame on me for not clicking of that thumbnail. My apologies to Stephen, who posted the first photo of this species.
… Jim McClarin, 21 April, 2006 - 5:46pm

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