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Oil beetle

Meloe sp.

Spotting Image 1

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?

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago
Oil Beetles
Meloe sp. Genus Meloe - Oil Beetles - BugGuide.Net


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1 Comment

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago

A type of Blister beetle. The smaller one is the male.

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AndrewTomak
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AndrewTomak

New York, USA

Spotted on Sep 4, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011

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