25 most spectacular and beautiful Beetle Species

25. Dogbane Beetles
Metallic dogbane beetle on a leaf
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Found throughout eastern North America, dogbane beetles (Chrysochus auratus) boast metallic elytra that shine blue-green, metallic copper, golden, and crimson as they catch the light while munching on their favorite hemp plant, dogbane. The beetle belongs to a massive family of leaf eaters called Chrysomelidae, making it a distant cousin of the pesky Colorado potato beetle.