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Lyttonyx bicolor

Photo by Karan Raghwa
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Field Notes

Description:

Mustard/dark yellow body, with black-brown patches; belongs to family of oil beetles. The scientific name of the species was first published in 1871 by Walker valid
Photo taken at Sweihan, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Habitat:

Seen on Sand-dunes

Species ID Suggestions

blister beetle

Lyttonyx bicolor

Reference Link
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