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Meloe sp.
Male and female mating. One of several pairs found during mid-day in this location.
Closely-mowed lawn surrounded by mixed hardwoods, central Appalachian Mountains.
Do NOT attempt to handle these insects if found. They secrete a strongly irritating substance from joints in their exoskeleton. This is why they are known as "blister beetles." The name "oil beetle' comes from the oily appearance of these secretions.
Spotted on Oct 13, 2014
Submitted on Oct 25, 2014
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