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Black Blister Beetle

Epicauta pennsylvanica

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Field Notes

Description:

All black, beetle-like insect on my roses. About 2 cm long, including antennae.

Habitat:

Rose garden at Albion Under the Trees, Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest.

Notes:

Just one individual. Not an infestation. Garden pest?

Reference Links:

Species Epicauta pennsylvanica - Black Blister Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KathleenMcEachern
It seems like these beetles are after nectar? hmmm will have to find out more about them.
KathleenMcEachern
So I have decided this is a Black Blister Beetle. Anyone disagree?
KathleenMcEachern
I don't use any sprays in my rose garden, so I get quite a few interesting insects there. Any help on this one?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
Mission
Wildlife of Albion Under the Trees
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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