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What insect is this? #805113

Asked August 07, 2022, 5:51 PM EDT

Wondering what insect the attached is. Thanks!

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for the question.

This is a Goldenrod Soldier Beetle (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus). They are now starting to appear in Minnesota. See:

http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Insects/goldenrod_soldier_beetle.html

https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/soldier-beetles

https://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2018/08/soldier-beetles-abundant-but-harmless.html

Thanks for using our forum.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 07, 2022, 8:28 PM EDT

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