Dogwood Leaf Beetle

[pauraque]

Getting into my car after a walk, I found this elegantly decorated beetle on my shirt. It has the very appropriate scientific name of Calligrapha philadelphica, also known as the Dogwood Leaf Beetle.

When it opened its wings to fly, I was surprised to see its inner wings were red. I guess that could be the wax seal on the parchment. :)

Comments

[miscellaneous_section]

It's wing cover look like it has wood burning carved designs on it; such a fancy little guy. 💖

[full_metal_ox]

Exactly—the wing case markings seem to be engraved.