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Blister Beetle

Meloe sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Some sort of large (long), black beetle. Distinct segmentation on antennae. Anyone know what kind of beetle this is?

Habitat:

Front yard of suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA home.

Species ID Suggestions

Blister Beetle

Meloe sp.

Reference Link
Latimeria
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Comments (2)
Mostly Microbe
Thanks for the info Latimeria! I'm glad I didn't get any closer or decide to pick this one up!
Latimeria
That's a blister beetle, so called because it can exude liquid from its joints that will cause blisters if it comes into contact with your skin. Certainly a beautiful beetle, but not one you would want to aggravate.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2011

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