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Chrysomelidae, Chlamisus sp.
At first glance, I thought it was a boubous treehopper (Bolbonota sp.). But it was twice the size of these and, as far as I know, there aren't blue treehoppers. Looking closer, I think it is a Chrysomeliade, but I never saw one like this.
Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae, Fulcidacini, Chlamisina, Chlamisus sp.
Spotted on Dec 5, 2013
Submitted on Dec 5, 2013
10 Comments
Incrivel
wow amazing creature, its so small.. great spotting!
Beautiful! Love these little Warty Leaf Beetles that mimic caterpillar frass. Never saw a blue one before.
Thank you stho002 and bayucca for this ID.
I agree with Stephen, Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae, Fulcidacini, Chlamisina, Chlamisus sp.
http://coleoptera-neotropical.org/pagina...
It is so tiny. Beautiful blue.
Chlamisus sp. (family Chrysomelidae)
Thanks staccyh, gracias José.
Bravo! excelent macros as usual! without the last pic I would have thought it was a huge coleoptera
Great spotting!