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Blepharida rhois
cute red/white beetle
Woodland, garden
Named 'flea beetle' because they jump when disturbed. This one likes sumac.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2012
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012
3 Comments
Wonderful!!
I spotted one of these a few years ago and thought it was one of the neatest beetles I've seen. Lots of Sumac around, but I've still only ever seen the one. :(
Nice one.