Dogbane Leaf Beetle
| Geographical Range | United States and southern Canada, east of the Rocky Mountains |
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| Habitat | Grasslands |
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus auratus |
| Conservation Status | Not listed by IUCN |
This beautiful iridescent green beetle is native to Missouri. Adults and larvae eat the plant dogbane, and even the eggs are laid on plant, or on the ground nearby.