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Dogbane Beetle - Chrysochus auratus
Copyright © 2006 Matthew Roth

Dogbane Beetle - Chrysochus auratus
Michoux State Forest, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 23, 2005
Size: 1cm
I collected this specimen on foliage in full sun. These are very easy to see with the sun shining on them:)
Contributed by Matthew Roth on 11 February, 2006 - 9:25am
Last updated 3 January, 2008 - 7:11am

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