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What 'bug' is this?

22 years ago

It looks beetle-like, is 2 or 3 times the size of a ladybug, & has black & ivory stripes lengthwise down it's rounded, shiny back...ID, anyone?

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jwarner191
22 years ago
Can you send me a photo? Maybe I can ID it for you.

John Warner, entomologist
whitefootedant@email.com
ferncreek
Original Author
22 years ago
Thanks, John. The logical thing is of course to post a photo; however, we're moving in 1 week, & while I have taken photos of the insect, the card reader is packed, so there's no getting the photo from point A to point B for awhile. Once we're settled, I'll be sure to take you up on your offer!
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Dorie_in_Alabama
22 years ago
Yes, it's always easier with an image. I'll take a stab at it, just to help you expand on your verbal description. It may also help if you tell where these beetles are found.

Here is a link that might be useful:
ferncreek
Original Author
22 years ago
Absolutely right! Thanks, Dorie....I have lived here for 5 years & never seen one - I've seen 3 or 4 so far this year on leaves of my perennials. A bit far from Colorado! Thanks much, Lynette

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