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Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Description:

Metallic green beetle which feeds on dogbane, as both the larva and the adult. I've never found a beetle off of dogbane. One of the most beautiful beetles in the Midwest.

Habitat:

Prairie and woodland.

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LuckyLogan
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LuckyLogan

Iowa, USA

Spotted on Aug 1, 2016
Submitted on Aug 7, 2016

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