Entomoscelis americana

Entomoscelis americana is also known as the red turnip beetle. It feeds on crucifers such as cabbage and turnips. Because of its diet, it is considered a pest. This individual is a very pregnant female full of eggs. 

Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Species: Entomoscelis americana

Photograph: © 2009 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 28 August 2009
Location: Yellowstone National Park (44^o54'48" N 110^o43'57" W)