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Large tumbling flower beetle? - Mordella
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Large tumbling flower beetle? - Mordella
Irvine Park, Orange, Orange County, California, USA
May 26, 2006
Shown on bush sunflower, if that helps with size. I'd guess slightly better than 1/2". Have seen many smaller ones nearby.
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 24 July, 2006 - 4:00pm
Last updated 27 July, 2006 - 9:39pm

Mordella sp. (Mordellidae)
Yes.
… Adalbert Goertz, 24 July, 2006 - 7:45pm login or register to post comments

 
That was quick!
Thanks much, Adalbert.
… Ron Hemberger, 24 July, 2006 - 8:33pm login or register to post comments

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