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Blister Beetle

Mylabris sp.

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Species ID Suggestions

Blister Beetle

Mylabris sp.
bayucca
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Blister Beetle

Mylabris pustulata

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Comments (4)
bayucca
Color and shape of the bands are different as usually seen in Mylabris pustulata. I have seen orange and red ones, this one is more salmon-colored. In addition I can't see the typical "notch" in the second band. I am really not sure and would not dare to confirm Pustulata. Did you notice these differences, Wilson?
Dhiren
Thanks Bayucca.. it is most similar to Blister Beetle..
bayucca
Meloidae, Blister Beetle, most probably a Mylabris sp., but I cannot tell you which one. Mylabris pustulata is quite common in India, but the stripes look somehow different. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64464890@N07/7661919180 http://www.flickr.com/photos/77995220@N00/9532687663 Please, verify!
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PublishedOctober 17, 2013

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