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Chrysolina varians - Bronze Chrysolina,Chrysolina varians,Chrysomelidae,Chrysomelinae,nl: Veelkleurige hertshooigoudhaan Click/tap to enlarge

Chrysolina varians - Bronze

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    Christine Young
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    Ohhh, nice color! Posted 5 years ago
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      Pudding4brains
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      I was surprised by the contrast with the ventral side on this one :o) Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Yes! And, it looks to have lovely, fuzzy feet. Posted 5 years ago
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          Pudding4brains
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          Different species of Chrysolina, but same type of "feet":
          Chrysolina sturmi - Close-up of hind tarsus You can just about recognize the thousands of little hairs with a dilated tip that enable the beetle to hold on to smooth surfaces (such as smooth leaves) Chrysolina,Chrysolina sturmi,Chrysomelidae,Chrysomelinae,nl: Paarse goudhaan

          You can just about recognize the thousands of little hairs with a dilated tip that enable the beetle to hold on to smooth surfaces (such as smooth leaves) due to a capillary effect :o)           Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            Isn't that amazing!! Posted 5 years ago
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              Pudding4brains
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              Nature never ceases to amaze :o) Posted 5 years ago

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The Chrysolina varians

''Chrysolina varians'' is a species of leaf beetle native to Europe.

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Similar species: Beetles
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