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Chrysolina grossa  (Fabricius, 1792)
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Coleoptera / Chrysomelidae
Red Leaf Beetle     Żabella hamra
Further Information:
Found feeding on Lamiaceae, namely mint, this relatively common beetle is easily identified by its bright red elytra and reflective, emerald thorax and head. Reaches up to 11mm in length.






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