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Meloe niger
This is a type of Blister Beetle that are called Oil Beetles. Medium sized, black beetle with an oily blue sheen. Shortened elytra and enlarged abdomen. Males of this species (and a few others) have modified antennae that are used during pre-mating displays (per Bugguide.net).
Stone pathway at Fallingwater. House within a temperate forest area.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2014
Submitted on Nov 29, 2014
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