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Chrysolina herbacea
The mint leaf beetle, as the name suggests can normally be found in the summer months munching away at the leaves of various mint plants. Its whole body is a jewel-like, iridescent green colour.
Eucaliptus and deciduous trees forest. Reserva de la Biosfera del Río Eo.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired
Spotted on Aug 28, 2014
Submitted on Dec 3, 2014
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