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Chrysochus auratus This is a picture of Chrysochus auratus at Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena, Maryland. Chrysochus auratus,Dogbane beetle,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Chrysochus auratus

This is a picture of Chrysochus auratus at Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena, Maryland.

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The Dogbane beetle

Chrysochus auratus, of eastern North America, is a member of the insect subfamily Eumolpinae. It is primarily found east of the Rocky Mountains. One of the brightest in its family, it is iridescent blue-green with a metallic copper, golden or crimson shine.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2021. Captured Jul 21, 2020 18:44 in Bay Front Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA.
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  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO80
  • 4.3mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.