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Exosoma lusitanicum
Daffodil leaf beetle is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae. These beetles are quite common, their length is 6-8 mm and the colour is red-orange. Larvae feed on bulbs of Amaryllidaceae (for instance Narcissus tazetta) and Liliaceae species, while adults feed on flowers of several wild plants, mainly Asteraceae species and are potentially dangerous for vineyards.
Mediterranean forest with sparse Holm oaks.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/32 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on May 29, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012
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Added to "Beetles!" misson
Thanks again Mayra, you are very kind
Great capture!!!