Identified by: .Ĭalligrapha beetle in the genus Calligrapha, quite possibly an Elm Calligrapha, Calligrapha scalaris, subfamily Chrysomelinae, family Chrysomelidae. Notice that the head and thorax on this Leaf Beetle have a dark, brick-red color, while those of the Calligrapha look either black or deep green. Both have markings that look like calligraphy. □ This leaf beetle, which is associated with camphorweed ( Heterotheca subaxillaris), looks very similar to the Calligrapha beetles in the next couple of photos. Leaf beetle, Zygogramma heterothecae, subfamily Chrysomelinae, family Chrysomelidae. Process of looking for them, I also found milkweed leaf beetles.” Photographed and identified by: Celia Godwin.Ĭelia says, “I’m having fun raising monarch caterpillars. □ These three photos show some of the wide variation among swamp milkweed leaf beetles, also known simply as milkweed leaf beetles. Location: on the border between Hillsdale and Lenawee counties, Michigan, USA.īea says, “It was roughly 3/8"–1/2" total.” Black spotting is always present, but the spots may be much more or less extensive in some individuals. Some are red, some orange, and some are ivory-colored. □ The color and pattern of the swamp milkweed leaf beetle is highly variable.
Swamp milkweed leaf beetle, Labidomera clivicollis, subfamily Chrysomelinae, family Chrysomelidae. Thanks!įamilies represented - (current page): It’s always possible that we made a mistake, however, so if you see a misidentification, please contact us and we will correct it. *** Note: does its best to include correct identifications of insect photos.
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