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Old 27-06-2009, 05:58 AM
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Re: Beetle i.d please

A very mixed (up) pairing. The larger green beetle is correct- though it's name has changed from C. menthastri to C. herbacea (I think the old name is more useful as it tells you the food plant). I think the other is Chrysolina polita that shares the same habitat + also feeds on various labiates.
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