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Black Blister Beetle

Epicauta pennsylvanica

Photo by Bob Krugmire
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Solid black beetle, about 1 inch in length, feeding on flower seen in photo

Habitat:

Found this one in open field by ditch, in alfalfa area mixed with thistle and low grasses.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Blister Beetle

Epicauta pennsylvanica

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beaker98
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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Nice spotting - welcome to Project Noah!
Bob Krugmire
Awesome! Thank you very much! I will update the ID info!!
beaker98
Great shot! Looks like a blister beetle, but wasn't sure about the Colorado demographic. Found a link above in the ID suggestion. See what you think.

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013

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