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Calophaena laevigata
This beetle measures just over an inch long. It had an irridescent blue color which was present. This was found on heliconia. Thanks to Bayucca I learned a little bit more about this creature and it seems that they are typical predators in rolled heliconia leaves.
Tropical humid forest in SW Costa Rica at sea level.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012
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