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Willow Leaf Beetle - Plagiodera versicolora This plant was covered in larvae, pupae, and adults of this species. There&#039;s even an egg shown to the right in this photo. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html" title="Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/129648_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ZUmGmohhsOikWYhw7qjNlVxwduM%3D" width="200" height="166" alt="Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> <br /> *Note -- My ISO gets crazy high whenever I take photos in this section of the forest! I&#039;m going to have to start setting it myself to avoid this issue. Geotagged,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html" title="Willow Leaf Beetle - Plagiodera versicolora"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/129649_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=BoUoa52NQB6aLM52ji8vzkrKXUM%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Willow Leaf Beetle - Plagiodera versicolora This plant was covered in larvae, pupae, and adults of this species. There&#039;s even an egg shown to the right in this photo. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html Geotagged,Plagiodera,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle,beetle" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html" title="Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/129647_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=YWXcDxTiHfZ4b5uCQHrTR%2BveOPQ%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora This photo actually shows a larva in the process of pupating. It&#039;s not quite there yet. See photo below for a completed pupa.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html Geotagged,Plagiodera,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle,beetle,beetle pupa,leaf beetle,pupa" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Plagiodera,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle,beetle Click/tap to enlarge

Willow Leaf Beetle - Plagiodera versicolora

This plant was covered in larvae, pupae, and adults of this species. There's even an egg shown to the right in this photo.

Habitat: Mesic forest

Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> <br /> *Note -- My ISO gets crazy high whenever I take photos in this section of the forest! I'm going to have to start setting it myself to avoid this issue. Geotagged,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle

Willow Leaf Beetle - Plagiodera versicolora This plant was covered in larvae, pupae, and adults of this species. There's even an egg shown to the right in this photo. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html Geotagged,Plagiodera,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle,beetle

Willow Leaf Beetle Pupa - Plagiodera versicolora This photo actually shows a larva in the process of pupating. It's not quite there yet. See photo below for a completed pupa.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129648/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129649/willow_leaf_beetle_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129647/willow_leaf_beetle_pupa_-_plagiodera_versicolora.html Geotagged,Plagiodera,Plagiodera versicolora,Spring,United States,Willow Leaf Beetle,beetle,beetle pupa,leaf beetle,pupa

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The Willow Leaf Beetle

The Willow leaf beetle is a beetle species from the family leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae). The scientific name of the species was first published in 1781 by Laicharting. The species has been imported from Europe into other continents, where it is often considered a pest.

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Uploaded Feb 14, 2022. Captured Jun 19, 2021 09:16 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm