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Oil beetle

Meloe sp.

Photo by AndrewTomak
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Field Notes

Description:

Two beetles walking together. Larger one over an inch long. Smaller one riding on others back

Habitat:

In lawn near forest.

Notes:

Can anyone identify or give reason why they are together?

Species ID Suggestions

Oil Beetles

Meloe sp.

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (1)
KeithRoragen
A type of Blister beetle. The smaller one is the male.
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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