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Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Beetles are one of my favorite beetles! These beetles were found in large numbers on wildflowers (dogbane family) on the edge of a clearing. They can be identified by their shiny iridescent rainbow coloration and body shape.
Border between temperate forest and clearing next to a paved trail. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
Spotted on Jun 27, 2015
Submitted on Oct 18, 2016
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Great series!