what bug is this?

Silver Spring, MD(Zone 7a)

I have noticed these insects on my coreopsis. Any idea what they might be?
thanks!

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Minot, ND

These are tumbling flower beetles (family Mordellidae)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordellidae

Silver Spring, MD(Zone 7a)

wow thanks so much, Flapdoodle! Should I be worried about the plants they visit, or are they harmless or even beneficial?

Minot, ND

They are completely harmless to the plants...

Silver Spring, MD(Zone 7a)

Thanks so much, Flapdoodle--I really appreciate it! :-)

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