Calligrapha beetle, a species likely known for its distinctive patterns. Identification: This beetle belongs to the genus Calligrapha, part of the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. Appearance: Many Calligrapha beetles are characterized by their dome-like shape and inkblot-like or patterned markings on their elytra (wing covers), which are typically black, white, or red. Habitat and Diet: Calligrapha beetles are herbivorous in both larval and adult stages, and many species are highly host-specifi

A beetle confrontation that ends in sudden chemical attack

Citizen Scientists Sought to ID Invasive Beetle in Southeast, Brewster