CLOSED: Pussy Willow Under Attack

Blairstown, NJ

Can anyone identify this tiny black beetle-like bug which is all over my pussy willow, causing severe leaf damage. It is quite small, not quite 1/8th inch. Below is another picture of what I think might be this bug's larva, which is also all over the leaves. Thanks for any help.

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Blairstown, NJ

I think these might be the larva

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Sinks Grove, WV

These could be imported willow leaf beetles (Plagiodera versicolora; Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - see http://tinyurl.com/27f2kou and http://tinyurl.com/25eeanx

Blairstown, NJ

Sure looks like a match to me. Thanks.

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