shining flower beetle

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shining flower beetle

insect

Also known as: Phalacridae

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Coleoptera
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Family Phalacridae (shining flower beetles) Larvae develop in certain flower heads (e.g., goldenrod), about 500 species; widely distributed; example Olibrus. Family Propalticidae About 20 species in Old World warm regions. Family Protocucujidae 2 species; Chile
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Family Phalacridae (shining flower beetles) Larvae develop in certain flower heads (e.g., goldenrod), about 500 species; widely distributed; example Olibrus. Family Propalticidae About 20 species in Old World warm regions. Family Protocucujidae 2 species; Chile
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