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Mystery Leaf Beetle - Paranapiacaba connexa
Copyright © 2011 Mary Beth Stowe

Mystery Leaf Beetle - Paranapiacaba connexa
Aransas NWR, Aransas County, Texas, USA
November 22, 2010
Size: about 1/4 - 1/2"
Had a hard time getting a clear shot, but the pattern is pretty distinctive; any ideas?

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Mystery Leaf Beetle - Paranapiacaba connexa Mystery Leaf Beetle - Paranapiacaba connexa
Contributed by Mary Beth Stowe on 6 January, 2011 - 2:57pm
Last updated 8 July, 2022 - 10:49am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Kevin Hall, 8 January, 2011 - 10:36am

Check out the Twin-shielded leaf beetle
Paranapiacaba connexa

… Natalie Hernandez, 6 January, 2011 - 3:17pm

 
Mystery Leaf Beetle
Thanks, Natalie!
… Mary Beth Stowe, 9 January, 2011 - 8:40am

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