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Black Blister Beetle

Epicauta pennsylvanica

Photo by Stephanie R.
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41.4596, -90.1434

Field Notes

Habitat:

prairie restoration area

Notes:

found this on a goldenrod plant

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Comments (2)
Stephanie R.
Thanks, Bill. You go ahead and try it; let me know what you find out:)
beaker98
Nice capture Stephanie! I've always wanted to test the blister affect, but just can't get the courage:)

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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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