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Mating Pennsylvania Leatherwings

Posted by December 16th, 2006 at 1:00 am

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Teresa

Hi Teresa,
These are mating Pennsylvania Leatherwings, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus, a species of Soldier Beetle. Since it is commonly associated with goldenrod, it is also known as the Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

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