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Florida Calligrapher Beetle (Calligrapha floridana) Beetle found on Cornus drummondii. At the edge of a dense mixed forest. <br />
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Florida Calligrapher Beetle (Calligrapha floridana)

Beetle found on Cornus drummondii. At the edge of a dense mixed forest.

Florida Calligrapher Beetle (Calligrapha floridana) Beetle found on Cornus drummondii. At the edge of a dense mixed forest. <br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95102/florida_calligrapher_beetle_calligrapha_floridana.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95101/florida_calligrapher_beetle_calligrapha_floridana.html Calligrapha floridana,Geotagged,Spring,United States

Florida Calligrapher Beetle (Calligrapha floridana) Beetle found on Cornus drummondii. At the edge of a dense mixed forest. <br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95103/florida_calligrapher_beetle_calligrapha_floridana.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/95101/florida_calligrapher_beetle_calligrapha_floridana.html Calligrapha floridana,Geotagged,Spring,United States

comments (7)

Christine Young

Lion

The pattern is exquisite! Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! I think it is in my top 5 for most beautiful beetles! <3 This was a first for me (in the genus), so I was making all sorts of happy noises and dancing (yes, all of this with the beetle on my hand)! Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

What a beauty Lisa, well found. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much! I barely noticed it as it was tucked between the buds/flowers! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

That pattern is so elegant, almost like jewelry. Excellent find! Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I agree. It had an almost pearlescent quality to it! Posted 5 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

It’s a very beautiful bug! Posted 5 years ago

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The Calligrapha floridana

''Calligrapha floridana'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling

By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 3, 2020. Captured May 31, 2020 09:57 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.

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ISO1250
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