Milkweed Beetle
(Order Coleoptera Family Chrysomelidae)
The milkweed beetle, which is found in western North America, is a beautiful, rich dark blue colour. Others vary in
colour, such as this deep red milkweed beetle.
It is characterized by an oval, stout body. Like most other beetles it has leathery wings. The milkweed
beetle feeds on dogbane plants.
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