The Languria bicolor (Erotylidae) is placed in the tribe Languriini (lizard beetles). Larvae of lizard beetles develop within the stems of plants and adults feed on the tissues and pollen of the same or nearby plants. This individual was found in July 2021 at the Beaumont Scout Reservation, St. Louis County, Missouri.
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A Thousand Acres of Silphiums 
Absolutely stunning Bill. I like everything about this insect.
Ev
Thanks Ev 🙂