#malachius aeneus

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Did you know that the Scarlet Malachite Beetle (Malachius aeneus) has spread across North America since its introduction in the 1850s? They're known for their affinity to cereal crops and can be a problem when in large enough numbers. The outside edges of their elytrae are a scarlet red contrasted with the black of most of their body giving these beetles their name.

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[adelineivy]

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scarlet malachite beetle... just eatin a little spiky plant idk wtf that is but it looked yummy

[thecommoncootie]

Malachius aeneus - Scarlet Malachite Beetle Jamaica Plain, MA May 13, 2015