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27-July-2004

leaf beetles of the genus Donacia -- a subfamily of Chrysomelidae

female with two competing males -- found on emergent vegetation along
the shoreline of Jock River survey section. These beetles have aquatic
larvae.


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Guest 30-Jul-2004 23:45
These are leaf beetles in the genus Donacia, a pair of males vying for the favors of a female:-) Donacia are aquatic in the larval stage (family Chrysomelidae).