Oil Beetle

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Oil Beetle

Oil Beetle

This one was at least 6 cm tall.
BazZ
on Aug 17, 2008 4:43 pm
Lat/Lon: 42.76315°N / 0.54932°E
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 432348

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McClarinJ - Apr 7, 2011 7:25 pm - Hasn't voted

Meloe

is the genus name. They're flightless and the larvae infest the nests of solitary ground bees, eating their brood and their provisions.

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