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Blue beetle - Altica

Blue beetle - Altica
Jordan Lake, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
June 30, 2013
This iridescent blue beetle caught my eye. I don't have a good size estimate, but I seem to remember that this was roughly the size of a lady beetle. ID help appreciated. Thanks!

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Altica sp?
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That looks like a good match
Perhaps A. chalybea?

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