Identified by song. Known at least as far north as New Jersey. Unsure of prior documentation in New York, but range expansion to this area probable. Many other crickets in background, mostly Allonemobius allardi.
Tumbling Flower Beetle (Mordella melaena)
United States: Alabama: Shelby Co.
Limestone Park
2400 Hwy. 31 South Alabaster
33.1857985, -86.7635383
28-May-2016
J.C. Abbott #2821 & K.K. Abbott
Seen on pavement after washing my car, making a beeline for the grass.
Plant generously provided by @jaykeller. Based on this observations.