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Epicauta pennsylvanica
All black, beetle-like insect on my roses. About 2 cm long, including antennae.
Rose garden at Albion Under the Trees, Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest.
Just one individual. Not an infestation. Garden pest?
Spotted on Jul 6, 2013
Submitted on Jul 12, 2013
3 Comments
It seems like these beetles are after nectar? hmmm will have to find out more about them.
So I have decided this is a Black Blister Beetle. Anyone disagree?
I don't use any sprays in my rose garden, so I get quite a few interesting insects there. Any help on this one?