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American Oil Beetle

Meloe americanus

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Field Notes

Description:

They've soft but stout abdomen with a shell. They are not smooth and they are slightly bumpy. They are shiny black or dark blue.

Habitat:

Dark, damp places.

Notes:

By Group 8

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Comments (3)
elmschool11
this is a really cool beetle. Just wondering were did you find this beetle?

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PublishedJune 1, 2016

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