Anomoea laticlavia – Clay-colored Leaf Beetle

Feeds on many trees and shrubs including:  Lespedeza, Leadplant, Honey Locust, Willow, Oak, Persimmon, Ragweed.  (Bugguide)

Larvae have an association with ants in the genus Formica. (Bugguide)

6/7/2007  on Leadplant

 

6/7/2007  on Leadplant

 

6/7/2007 on Leadplant

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