Thursday, September 10, 2015

Oil Beetles

Oil Beetles, Meloe spp.
Within the blister beetle family, oil beetles get their common name from the yellow, oily liquid when threatened. There are 22 names species within North America and close to 150 species worldwide. They are most often found on the ground or in low foliage. The larvae feed on eggs within bees' nests.

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