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Mordellid for ID - Mordella insulata
Copyright © 2014 Keith Roragen

Mordellid for ID - Mordella insulata
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
July 6, 2014
Size: 3-4mm
On Helianthus sp.
Contributed by Keith Roragen on 6 July, 2014 - 2:28pm
Last updated 23 August, 2014 - 8:55pm

Moved
Moved from Tumbling Flower Beetles.
… Tim Moyer, 23 August, 2014 - 8:56pm

 
Awesome.
Thanks.
… Keith Roragen, 24 August, 2014 - 3:54pm

Mordella insulata
This is Mordella insulate. While the markings resemble G. oculata, note your size measurement indicates much smaller than that species. And the suture color is more defined with M. insulate.

Nice image. They appear to be uncommon at best.
… Tim Moyer, 23 August, 2014 - 8:55pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 6 July, 2014 - 6:18pm

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