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Yellow-crested Blister Beetle

Pyrota insularis

Photo by J.T.Layne
Published on Project Noah
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29.3331, -103.194

Field Notes

Description:

1.5 inches long

Habitat:

Wooded campground along Rio Grande

Notes:

Came to light during the night, rather active. Very interesting "Scarf" pattern.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-crested Blister Beetle

Pyrota insulata

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bayucca
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bayucca
Meloidae, Meloinae, Pyrota insularis.
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2014

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