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Short-winged Blister Beetle

Meloe angusticollis

Photo by TomKolter
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found this strolling across my sidewalk. Anyone know what this is?

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Meloe angusticollis

Species ID Suggestions

Oil Beetle

Meloe sp.

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (5)
João Burini
Yep, careful with them, I still got a markings in my arm from one I accidentaly squished two years ago
TomKolter
Thanks for the ID help! I guess I should be careful what I pick up.
KeithRoragen
One of the Blister Beetles. These beetles can exude a substance that may cause skin irritation.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2011

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