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Mating Pennsylvania Leatherwings

Posted by August 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am

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I know what they’re doing but I have no idea what kind of bug they are. I bet you do, though!
Linda King

leatherwings mating linda Mating Pennsylvania Leatherwings

Hi Linda,
These mating beetles are known as Pennsylvania Leatherwings, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus. Because it is often found feeding on the pollen from goldenrod, it is also called the Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

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