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Nuttalls blister beetle

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Description:

This beetle was very shiny. Purple red on top and green under. Slow moving and didn't seem afraid.

Habitat:

I found him in my father in laws driveway.

Notes:

I've never seen a beetle like this one.


1 species ID suggestions

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ConnorRadkie
ConnorRadkie 10 months ago
Nuttalls blister beetle
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ConnorRadkie
ConnorRadkie 10 months ago

From your links I'm going to have to agree with you.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 months ago

I believe this is a species of Blister Beetle. Possibly Nuttall's Blister Beetle - Lytta nuttalli.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/34945

Some examples similar to yours:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/60108/bgim...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/663605/bgi...

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Spotted by ConnorRadkie

Alberta, Canada

Lat: 52.97, Long: -113.38

Spotted on Jul 6, 2012
Submitted on Jul 7, 2012

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bug insect beetle

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