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Frass-covered Insect? When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106932/frass-covered_insect.html" title="Frass-covered Insect?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/106932_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=o4ZqVUrQEYzyZ2u%2FtzOzSHIlYv4%3D" width="118" height="152" alt="Frass-covered Insect? When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106929/frass-covered_insect.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106930/frass-covered_insect.html Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106930/frass-covered_insect.html" title="Frass-covered Insect?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/106930_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=p1FTf3ATVUECMArRoHqiVrxcFck%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Frass-covered Insect? When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106929/frass-covered_insect.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106932/frass-covered_insect.html Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Spring,United States,frass Click/tap to enlarge

Frass-covered Insect?

When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.

Habitat: Garden

Frass-covered Insect? When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106929/frass-covered_insect.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106930/frass-covered_insect.html Geotagged,Spring,United States

Frass-covered Insect? When I spotted this frass, I assumed it was from a caterpillar. But, as I took a closer look, I found what looked like a pupa (or larva) underneath, making me think it was some sort of leaf beetle. The pupa/larva looked dead (maybe?). For now, this is a mystery.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106929/frass-covered_insect.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/106932/frass-covered_insect.html Geotagged,Spring,United States

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 7, 2021. Captured Jun 18, 2020 21:47 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm

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