Insect and Spider Identification: Orange beetle by tomatoes and carrots.

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Author Content Texasescimo Argyle, TX (Zone 7b) July 01, 2009 10:19 AM Post #6763084 I found a small orange beetle on a carrot leaf, planted under my tomato vines. I am not good at posting photos on the internet, so I can not post one. It looks similar to a "fungus beetle" from looking on the internet, but am pretty sure that is not what it is. I think that I have seen them in garden magazines before, but do not remember what they were called. suunto Sinks Grove, WV July 01, 2009 10:31 AM Post #6763122 Whatever it is, if it doesn't look like the carrot beetle at http://tinyurl.com/meaubn, you probably don't need to worry about it. Texasescimo Argyle, TX (Zone 7b) July 01, 2009 10:38 AM Post #6763172 Thanks suunto. Close, but no cake. lol Mine seems to have longer antennae and a little more slender. Texasescimo Argyle, TX (Zone 7b) July 01, 2009 10:43 AM Post #6763192 I am pretty sure it is something to worry about, as it has to eat something, and it don't look like it eats other insects. I also have banana peppers and potatoes close to where I found it under my tomato vines. suunto Sinks Grove, WV July 01, 2009 12:12 PM Post #6763544 Did it have spots or any other markings that you could see? Also, could you give a rough estimate as to its length (such as 10mm, 1/2 inch, etc.)? Texasescimo Argyle, TX (Zone 7b) July 02, 2009 01:02 PM Post #6768473 No spots. I believe almost 1/2 inch.

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