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Leaf-Borer Beetle (Pachyschelus purpureus) Tiny beetle on Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) at the edge of a dense mixed (hickory-oak) forest. Geranium maculatum, a host plant, nearby. Geotagged,Pachyschelus purpureus,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Leaf-Borer Beetle (Pachyschelus purpureus)

Tiny beetle on Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) at the edge of a dense mixed (hickory-oak) forest. Geranium maculatum, a host plant, nearby.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Looks right to me too. That triangular shape is really neat. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      There ARE geranium plants nearby, so it may have just been migrating between plants?

      And, yes, I couldn't believe such a tiny beetle was a Buprestid! :D       Posted 6 years ago

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The Pachyschelus purpureus

"Pachyschelus purpureus" is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.

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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 13, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2019 03:10 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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