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Small Beetle - Lebia viridipennis
Copyright © 2008 Loren & Babs Padelford

Small Beetle - Lebia viridipennis
Ponca State Park , Dixon County, Nebraska, USA
September 23, 2008
Size: approx. 1/4"
Found this small green and red beetle on goldenrod. Any help with ID appreciated.

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 29 September, 2008 - 9:50pm
Last updated 25 September, 2012 - 3:56pm

Not an ID but...
you might want to look through Calleida punctata.

… Ron M., 29 September, 2008 - 9:55pm

 
Thanks Ron!
It is a close match but is a closer match with Lebia viridipennis in the guide.

Thanks for your help.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 30 September, 2008 - 11:44am

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