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Oil Beetle

Meloe sp.

Photo by DerrickLK
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this bug along a trail from Porcupine Springs campground to Pike Mountain in the South Hills. It was about one inch in length. I have no idea what king of bug this is though.

Habitat:

I found this bug on a rocky ridge that was full of arrowleaf balsamroot, lupine and Indian paintbrush.

Notes:

Thanks to KeithRoragen for the identification!

Reference Links:

Meloe

Species ID Suggestions

Oil Beetle

Meloe sp.

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (3)
DerrickLK
Thanks for the suggestion Keith. Your suggestion looks spot on!
drP
What an odd looking beetle. Nice spotting.
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PublishedMay 31, 2013

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