One of Ohio's Most Beautiful Beetles
Dogbane Beetles are arguably one of the most beautiful beetles found in Ohio. Their light-blending artistry makes these shimmering living gems stand out on the dark green foliage of their namesake host. Male and female beetles are identical in size and shimmering luster.
Ohio Birds and Biodiversity: Small bugs, beautiful and otherwise
One of Ohio's Most Beautiful Beetles
One of Ohio's Most Beautiful Beetles
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Little brown flea beetle The Backyard Arthropod Project
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Asian longhorned beetle, Description, Impacts, & Control
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Coleoptera of Ohio · iNaturalist
One of Ohio's Most Beautiful Beetles
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Beetles In Ohio - Visit Ohio Today
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Rove Beetles (Staphylinids) Missouri Department of Conservation
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Japanese Beetles: How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
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Were These Beetles Once as Valuable as Gemstones? - Atlas Obscura
Eastern Hercules beetle - The Nature Conservancy in Ohio
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For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy - The New York Times