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American Oil Beetle

Meloe Americanus

Description:

Black with a metallic hue Stout abdomen with a shell covering that looks like a series of overlapping plates Small skinny Thorax notably smaller than the abdomen and head

Notes:

Type of Blister Beetle. When threatened or under pressure bug omits a chemical called cantharadin

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Interlochen Arts Academy
Spotted by a stud ent at Interlochen Arts Academy

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Oct 8, 2014
Submitted on Oct 20, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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