Flea beetle ( Kuschelina thoracica ) by larose forest photos

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26-JUN-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Flea beetle (Kuschelina thoracica)

Burnt Lands Provincial Park

This brightly coloured beetle really stood out as it scurried through the moss. It was impossible to get a good photo of it because it was running! Thanks to Bug Guide for the ID.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/320s f/4.5 at 8.1mm iso125 full exif

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globalgadabout		26-Jan-2017 19:27
it seems almost flamboyant in appearance....good grab on the go..

Helen Betts		26-Jan-2017 17:28
Such a beautifully colored beetle, sparkly, too! V.

joseantonio		26-Jan-2017 17:25
love those beautiful colors.V.

janescottcumming		26-Jan-2017 17:21
Never saw such a colorful beetle..terrific find! V

LynnH		26-Jan-2017 16:49
Funny name for this sparkly bug! V

Jim Coffman		26-Jan-2017 16:23
That is a colorful beetle...

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