Dogbane Beetle - Chrysochus auratus

There were several on this plant.

Habitat: Meadow

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

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Looks like you hit it with light at the perfect angle, amazing effect. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It's usually difficult to get a shot that shows the blue, so I was happy with this photo. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    We all are :) Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      ;P Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Lovely shot and light, Christine! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Great shot Christine - love the droplets Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! It has been so rainy, but the weather has added some "mood" to the shots. Posted 2 years ago

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 Christine Young