JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Alder Leaf Beetle (mated female), Netherlands Mated females of this beetle species have their wing cases lifted, exposing their yellow abdomen. Agelastica alni,Europe,Gravid female,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Alder Leaf Beetle (mated female), Netherlands

Mated females of this beetle species have their wing cases lifted, exposing their yellow abdomen.

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Alder Leaf Beetle

Agelastica alni, the alder leaf beetle, is a species of leaf beetle in the genus Agelastica. Agelastica alni is distributed in Europe, the Caucasuses, Siberia, north-eastern Kazakhstan, and in the 19th century was introduced to the USA.

Info 6 0
Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
View Ferdy Christant's profile

By Ferdy Christant

All rights reserved
Uploaded May 24, 2014. Captured May 16, 2014 16:03.
country flag of Netherlands Explore Netherlands 8,314 2,306 0
  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm