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Blister Beetle

Mylabris pustula

Photo by surekha
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized beetles (about 25 mm) with black head, thorax and abdomen.

Notes:

Wouldn't want to get in front of it, for it looked rather huge. Found it on the vincas after a heavy rain this morning!! Find them flying around sometimes during the wet spell.

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Blister beetle

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Comments (4)
surekha
Thanks so much, Jemma! I appreciate your comments!
HemaShah
beautiful spot and pic,Surekha!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

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PublishedAugust 18, 2013

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