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Blister Beetle

Meloe impressus

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Never seen a bug like this around here. Had a head like a carpenter ant large abdomen that tapered like it had a stinger. Maybe had short wings?

Update, so the closest Easter Us variety I can find is Meloe impressus. According to the University of GA they're less common here than out west.

Habitat:

West Central Georgia

Reference Links:

Black Blister Beetle - Meloe - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Christine Y.
Nice! It's a blister beetle, family Meloidae.

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018

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