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Black-margined Loosestrife Beetle - Neogalerucella calmariensis <br /> A reddish brown beetle with a broad, dark stripe on the thorax. The body has parallel sides, and the elytra was pubescent and had punctations. <br /> <br /> The larvae and adults of this species only feed on purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), which is invasive. The beetles have been introduced in North America as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On vegetation next to a river Black-margined loosestrife beetle,Geotagged,Neogalerucella calmariensis,Spring,United States,beetle Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Black-margined Loosestrife Beetle - Neogalerucella calmariensis


A reddish brown beetle with a broad, dark stripe on the thorax. The body has parallel sides, and the elytra was pubescent and had punctations.

The larvae and adults of this species only feed on purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), which is invasive. The beetles have been introduced in North America as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife.

Habitat: On vegetation next to a river

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The Black-margined loosestrife beetle

''Neogalerucella calmariensis'' is a species in the family Chrysomelidae , in the order Coleoptera . The species is known generally as the "black-margined loosestrife beetle".
The distribution range of ''Neogalerucella calmariensis'' includes Europe & Northern Asia and North America.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2019. Captured May 9, 2019 14:01 in 75 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm