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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Beetles (Coleoptera) » Polyphaga » Series Cucujiformia » Longhorn and Leaf Beetles (Chrysomeloidea) » Leaf Beetles (Chrysomelidae) » Skeletonizing Leaf Beetles and Flea Beetles (Galerucinae) » Flea Beetles (Alticini) » Systena » Red-headed Flea Beetle (Systena frontalis)
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Beetle on Weigela - Systena frontalis
Copyright © 2007 Naomi Smith

Beetle on Weigela - Systena frontalis
Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
July 24, 2007
My Weigela was covered with these tiny beetles for about a week, then they disappeared, leaving behind hundreds of tiny holes. I don't think they were two-toned, they looked all black. I think the sun caused the two toned look. Help with ID appreciated.
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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 24 August, 2007 - 11:22am
Last updated 13 September, 2007 - 4:29pm

looks like Systena frontalis
Red-Headed Flea Beetle - in guide already. Well documented on Weigela.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 24 August, 2007 - 12:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Systena frontalis
Thank you Phillip for your prompt response.
Naomi
… Naomi Smith, 25 August, 2007 - 9:16am login or register to post comments

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