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A common eastern species on goldenrod.
Solid dull black beetle. It did not hold still very well for photos.
Black beetle found on many flowers throughout the prairie, largely on goldenrod
On wildflowers near the path in Garden of the Gods
All black slender beetle. I was surprised to find them this early in the year. ...
Black. About 1/2 inch long. White strip dividing its wings. Often found on ...
All black, beetle-like insect on my roses. About 2 cm long, including antennae.
Solid black beetle, about 1 inch in length, feeding on flower seen in photo
These beetles make a defensive secretion of a blistering agent, cantharidin. ...