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Oil Beetle

Meloe sp.

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Description:

I found this bug along a trail from Porcupine Springs campground to Pike Mountain in the South Hills. It was about one inch in length. I have no idea what king of bug this is though.

Habitat:

I found this bug on a rocky ridge that was full of arrowleaf balsamroot, lupine and Indian paintbrush.

Notes:

Thanks to KeithRoragen for the identification!

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago
Oil Beetle
Meloe sp. Genus Meloe - Oil Beetles - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 10 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion Keith. Your suggestion looks spot on!

drP
drP 10 years ago

What an odd looking beetle. Nice spotting.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago

This one's a male.

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DerrickLK
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DerrickLK

Idaho, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2013
Submitted on May 31, 2013

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