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Photo by David46
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Field Notes

Description:

A black beetle about 2cm. long.

Habitat:

Wildflower patch

Notes:

It looks like the beetle was pollinating (or eating) the flower.

Species ID Suggestions

Oil Beetle

Meloe sp.

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Comments (2)
David46
But this beetle could fly.
joshuaknutson
I've never herd of a oil bee before I would take that guys sugestion

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BioBlitz! Oklahoma
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
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Oklahoma and Texas Wildlife

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PublishedOctober 20, 2012

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