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Dogbane Beetle
| Sage Vogel |
Dixon Elementary |
| 5th Grade |
Dixon, NM |
| Common Name: |
Dogbane Beetle |
| Class: |
Insecta |
| Order: |
Coleoptera |
| Genus & Species: |
Chrysochus auratus |
| Physical Description: |
The dogbane beetle can get to the size
of 3/8 of an inch. It is metallic green and has thread-like
antenae that are usually half its body length. |
| Range: |
Atlantic Coast to Texas |
| Habitat: |
Meadows |
| Food: |
Milkweed, esp. dogbane milkweed |
| Lifecycle: |
Complete metamorphosis-4 stages |
| Winter Survival: |
Unknown |
| Lifespan: |
Unknown |
| Adaptations: |
Bad smelling secretions |
| Sleep Cycle: |
Diurnal |
| Niche: |
Predator & Prey |
| Role to Humans: |
Beneficial |
| Population: |
Common |
| Interesting Facts: |
Unknown |
| Sources: |
The Aubudon Society Guide to North American
Insects and Spiders |
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