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Striped Blister Beetle

Epicauta vittata

Photo by LuisStevens
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22.0585, -100.6

Field Notes

Description:

Striped beetle, 2 cm long.

Habitat:

In an orange tree plantation.

Reference Links:

BG2178 C2672 - Epicauta vittata - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you Forest Dragon for the ID and the link.
ForestDragon
This is a beautiful beetle. Luis, I think it is a type of Blister Beetle. Possibly this Group: http://bugguide.net/node/view/556886/bgpage?from=0 It's quite possible that these occur in Mexico since they are found in Texas. I don't know enough about their range though.

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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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