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Pelidnota punctata - Grapevine Beetle
Scarabaeidae
Illinois, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

The grapevine beetle, so-named because of the feeding habits of the adults, is commonly seen at porch lights during the summer in the eastern United States.  This beetle has the dark legs typical of the northern populations. 

USA IL Champaign Co.: 
Champaign

40.120 N 88.275 W 230m
14.viii.2008


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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens.