what is this??????? tnx

by Elmajico
Mar 19, 2004 11:20 AM · 1993 views · 104.2 k · 660 x 495

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Can you help me identify?
tnx.

Report Photo « worm stinky beetle »

Comments (2)

ChrisT

Mar 30, 2004 3:05 AM

This is a Short-Winged Blister Beetle, also known as an 'Oil Beetle'. When threatened it plays dead by falling on it's side and becoming immobile. Also, the leg joints release a liquid that causes blisters when it contacts the skin, so I hope for your sake you didn't try to handle this critter. The larva of this species hitch rides on Bees after hatching and raid the hives.

Elmajico

Mar 30, 2004 5:45 PM

Thank you very much. Davide
(Italy)

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