Can you ID this beetle?

[Carlos.e]

I found a few of this beetles in Canet d'en Berenguer, a village of Valencia, near the sea.

 

[Texas Blonde]

OMG! They are beautiful! Those have to be one of the prettiest beetles I have ever seen. Neat find!

 

[Mat]

I found a few of this beetles in Canet d'en Berenguer, a village of Valencia, near the sea.

Hi Carlos

It is a leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. My best guess would be either Chrysolina americana (the Rosemary Beetle) or Chrysolina cerealis, though there may be other European species with similar markings that I am unfamiliar with. If the beetles were found on Rosemary or or Lavender then it is probably C.americana

Regards

Matt

 

[Carlos.e]

Yes, I found that beetles in rosemary and in lavender, so it might be Chrysolina americana, this species is in spain too?

And can you tell me what can I take care of them?

 

[Dark Raptor]

Yes, I found that beetles in rosemary and in lavender, so it might be Chrysolina americana, this species is in spain too?

And can you tell me what can I take care of them?

Yes, this specie can be also found in Europe.

Breeding Chrysomelidae beetles can be difficult, but only when you can't provide them their food. Most species are specialized in few plant species (or highier groups). You should always remember to give them only fresh food (their host plants). The best way is to keep plant in pot and to cover it with metal net. Larvae and adult beetles eat the same food and live in the same environment.

 

[Carlos.e]

And anyone knows what are that beetles?

First beetle:

And another species. (I think the threee beetles are from the same species)

 

[Dark Raptor]

And anyone knows what are that beetles?

Probably Amara (Carabidae). Small carabid beetles are very difficult to ID so I'm not sure.

 

[Fasmid]

Very luck with your beetle, they´re beautifull Carlos.

Regards.

 

[Dark Raptor]

I've checked it again.
I think that groves on pronotum are too large for Amara. It is possible that you've got Poecilus sp. [cupreus (?)].
Next specimens belongs to tribe Zabrini, probably genus this is Amara... but without specimens under microscope I can only make guess I don't like this family, small specimens are difficult to ID.
If you are looking for a good book with key for identification:
Hurka K., 1996: Carabidae of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Kabourek, Zlin.
You should find there many species from your area.

 

[Carlos.e]

Thanks, actually I don't have anyone of that beetles, I only catch them to make photos.