Beetle ID (1 Viewer)

[Graham Osborne]

Hi All

I am looking for an ID on this specimen, seen in West Sussex today. I suspect that it might be a Blue Mint Beetle, Chrysolina coerulans and I would be most grateful for a confirmation or correction as appropriate.

 

[Graham Osborne]

Actually, I am now inclined towards this being one of the Flea Beetles in the genus Altica. Any thoughts from others would be most welcome.

 

[aeshna5]

Definitely not Chrysolina. I think you've hit it with Altica which is a tricky genus to get to species level.

 

[Graham Osborne]

Definitely not Chrysolina. I think you've hit it with Altica which is a tricky genus to get to species level.

Many thanks - very helpful.