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Clytra atraphaxidis

Clytra atraphaxidis is a species of  beetles in the family Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles), subfamily Cryptocephalinae. They have a body length of about 7-10 mm. The adult beetles feed on leaves. The larvae are myrmecophile i.e. associated with ants.

Clytra atraphaxidis (Case-bearing Leaf Beetle)

3 comments:

  1. Monique et DanielFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Coleoptere très sympathique, j'en aui posté un récemment, qui lui ressemble beaucoup, voir ici:
    http://macrophotoplaisirpassion.blogspot.com/2011/06/le-clytre-lustre-clytra-laeviuscula.html

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  2. MarvinFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    A very colorful little beetle.

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  3. Birdy OfficialFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Thank Monique et Daniel for the feedback. I checked your post. Both the species are looked very similar.

    Thanks Marvin for your feedback. It is much appreciated.

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