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Banded Net-wing Beetle

Calopteron reticulatum

Description:

Seen on squash, pumpkins, and green beans... Have a feeling this is going to be an unwelcomed pest in my garden? Black and orange stripes, about 2cm long

1 Species ID Suggestions

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago
Banded Net-wing Beetle
Calopteron reticulatum Species Calopteron reticulatum - Banded Net-wing - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Fantastic spotting, Emily!

EmilyUmbarger
EmilyUmbarger 10 years ago

Thanks, Keith! Edited here to add one more pic of a mating pair I just found. Relieved to know they aren't going to destroy my garden!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago

Adult Netwing Beetles feed on nectar and the larva reportedly feed on fungi, so enjoy your awesome beetles.

EmilyUmbarger
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EmilyUmbarger

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2013
Submitted on Jul 21, 2013

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