Case-bearing leaf beetle ( Bassareus ) by larose forest photos

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23-AUG-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Case-bearing leaf beetle (Bassareus)

Cumberland Forest

It was found at the tip of a willow leaf. Like other beetles in this subfamily (Cryptocephalinae), the larvae live inside a pointy brown case made of their own frass.

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Carol Rollins		24-Aug-2013 15:02
Excellent shot and composition. ~

Karen Stuebing		23-Aug-2013 21:21
Cute little bug with bright color and pretty markings. He is very tiny. V.

Irene Wehrli		23-Aug-2013 20:00
Cute one - great capture! Irene

godro		23-Aug-2013 19:06
Nice capture!

Jim Coffman		23-Aug-2013 19:05
Wow,outstanding!!

Linda & Pär Johansson		23-Aug-2013 18:53
Shining beautiful, on the edge of the leaf! V

joseantonio		23-Aug-2013 18:48
Very nice timing to get the bettle at the end of the leaf.V

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