Russett alder leaf beetle ( Calligrapha alni ) by larose forest photos

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14-JUN-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Russett alder leaf beetle (Calligrapha alni)

Found along the K&P trail in Lanark County. This is a Chrysomelid beetle, one of many different species found locally, all beautifully patterned. This one specializes in feeding on alder trees

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Esa Ervasti		25-Sep-2013 11:36
Very decorative pattern! I'm envious, our beetles are only spotted :)

Fabienne		18-Jun-2013 19:30
Un insecte bien étrange fort bien photographié.

Jean D		16-Jun-2013 03:39
Excellent capture with vivid coloration. ~V

Graeme		15-Jun-2013 20:23
Superb details and lighting, Christine.BV

Blandine Mangin		15-Jun-2013 18:24
another superb close-up ! v

pascal		15-Jun-2013 16:19
Superb !

globalgadabout		15-Jun-2013 16:06
alders sprout like large scale dandelions, so this guy is welcome to them..what a shiny fellow though...

Jim Coffman		15-Jun-2013 15:59
Very nice color and detail in this closeup!

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