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Red-headed Beetle
Copyright © 2010 Darryl N Searcy

Red-headed Beetle
Range, Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
May 25, 2010
Brilliant colors. Help to identify will be much appreciated.
Contributed by Darryl N Searcy on 25 May, 2010 - 7:26pm
Last updated 27 May, 2010 - 1:06am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… WonGun Kim, 27 May, 2010 - 1:06am

Yes, I think Plant bug too.
I'm not an expert, and there are several plant bugs with very similar coloration. I think yours though is in the tribe Resthenini.
… Livan, 25 May, 2010 - 8:34pm

 
Thank you
Very helpful. I believe you folks nailed it.
… Darryl N Searcy, 26 May, 2010 - 4:54am

not a beetle
but one of the 'true bugs', i'm thinking a plant bug
… Tony DeSantis, 25 May, 2010 - 7:36pm

 
Thanks Tony
You set the stage for identification.
… Darryl N Searcy, 26 May, 2010 - 4:55am

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