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Short-winged Blister Beetle

Meloe angusticollis

Notes:

Found this strolling across my sidewalk. Anyone know what this is?

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Ronald and Amissa
Ronald and Amissa 12 years ago

Beetles never fail to impress me

João Burini
João Burini 12 years ago

Yep, careful with them, I still got a markings in my arm from one I accidentaly squished two years ago

TomKolter
TomKolter 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID help! I guess I should be careful what I pick up.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago

One of the Blister Beetles. These beetles can exude a substance that may cause skin irritation.

Ronald and Amissa
Ronald and Amissa 12 years ago

looks like a queen ant to me

TomKolter
Spotted by
TomKolter

Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Apr 15, 2010
Submitted on Aug 26, 2011

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