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Red Head Black Body - Asphaera lustrans
Copyright © 2009 davisjarrad

Red Head Black Body - Asphaera lustrans
Outside Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
July 20, 2009
Size: Less than 1/2 inch long
I found these two bugs on the underside of a leaf. It was a few steps from a creek. I have not been able to find anything to identify them. The closest I have found is podagrica fuscicornis which only occur in Europe I think. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Contributed by davisjarrad on 20 July, 2009 - 10:38pm
Last updated 17 April, 2011 - 8:33am

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… Ed Riley, 24 December, 2009 - 5:33pm login or register to post comments

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… margarethe brummermann, 23 July, 2009 - 6:14pm login or register to post comments

Not an ID -
but please see, for example, our images of Asphaera lustrans - Shining Flea Beetle. There may be other look-alike beetles, though - please wait for an expert to comment.
… Ken Schneider, 20 July, 2009 - 11:14pm login or register to post comments

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