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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 - 9:51pm
Last updated 25 September, 2012 - 3:57pm

Lebia sp.,
one of the colorful "ground beetles" which as an adult prefers to graze atop flowers. The dorsal color pattern plus darkened "knees" remind me of Lebia viridipennis
… Peter W. Messer, 29 September, 2008 - 11:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Peter!
Thanks for your help. Looks like a good match with the photos in the guide.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 30 September, 2008 - 11:39am login or register to post comments

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