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Sumitrosis rosea
Copyright © 2014 Even Dankowicz

Sumitrosis rosea
Putnam County, New York, USA
August 11, 2014
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Contributed by Even Dankowicz on 27 November, 2014 - 2:44pm
Last updated 7 December, 2014 - 1:39pm

Moved
Moved from Leaf Beetles.
Thanks. This looks like bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Beetles associated with this host are currently identified as S. rosea, but DNA analysis may ultimately show that they belong to a cryptic species, separate from the legume feeders.
… Charley Eiseman, 7 December, 2014 - 1:39pm login or register to post comments

Host plant
What was it eating?
… Charley Eiseman, 7 December, 2014 - 12:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Should I post a broader view
Should I post a broader view of this beetle to the plant images requiring an ID page?
… Even Dankowicz, 7 December, 2014 - 12:52pm login or register to post comments

 
Sure
...or just post it here, and I'll frass it after I take a look.
… Charley Eiseman, 7 December, 2014 - 1:06pm login or register to post comments

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