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Margined Leatherwing - Chauliognathus marginatus
Copyright © 2006 Arlene Ripley

Margined Leatherwing - Chauliognathus marginatus
Calvert County, Maryland, USA
May 26, 2006
Size: approx. 1/2"
This beetle is commonly seen on yarrow, especially on the flower heads. It appears to be feeding on nectar or pollen.
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Contributed by Arlene Ripley on 11 July, 2006 - 8:14pm
Last updated 18 July, 2006 - 3:26pm

margined leatherwing
I saw two of these on the rudbekia (sp?)- "brown-eyed susans" in our front yard. The seemed to be going for pollen. They are beautiful in the black and khaki (leather) armor. Their abdomens were most interesting with their rings in alternating colors. I'd never seen them before.
… Tom Koepsell, 6 August, 2008 - 7:26pm login or register to post comments

I would guess Margined Leathe
I would guess Margined Leatherwing - Chauliognathus marginatus
… gehan gehale, 11 July, 2006 - 8:42pm login or register to post comments

 
That appears to be it.
Thanks.
… Arlene Ripley, 12 July, 2006 - 8:44pm login or register to post comments

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