Shiny Flea Beetle, Chrysomelidae, Asphaera lustrans
May 3, 2018 15:23:26 #
The only creature I could find tonight was this tiny but pretty Flea Beetle so you have to endure three pics of it 
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I have attempted to photograph these on many occasions. Difficult to do, very small and skittish. Well done Brenda...
May 4, 2018 03:44:49 #
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May 4, 2018 09:56:13 #
Brenda, are you sure of ID? Bug guide shows NONpunctate elytra and orangish legs. Range is southern US. Bill
May 4, 2018 10:27:57 #
May 4, 2018 11:06:14 #
newtoyou wrote:
Brenda, are you sure of ID? Bug guide shows NONpunctate elytra and orangish legs. Range is southern US. Bill
I am never totally sure of IDs Bill and am always pleased to be corrected as this is massively helpful to me. I spent a long time looking at all the black and orange/red beetles. Some seemed to have the descriptive points you mention and some didn't. I would be interested in your thoughts on the ID. Having knowledgeable entomologists like yourself and a few others is very valuable to our group. Thanks for your interest in helping.
May 4, 2018 11:20:03 #
Entomology taxonomists usually go to heaven. They have already been thru hell. So keep heart.
May 4, 2018 11:22:28 #
newtoyou wrote:
Entomology taxonomists usually go to heaven. They have already been thru hell. So keep heart.
Ha ha, I can well believe it, ID is a nightmare and sometimes the names are then changed. ID is not a favorite part of this hobby to me but I enjoy it in small measures if I get success fairly quickly.
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