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Black Blister Beetle
Stanley Jones

Black Blister Beetle (Epicauta pennsylvanica)

Black Blister Beetle (Epicauta pennsylvanica: Meloidae) 7-12 mm (0.28-0.47 in) long. Photographed on Canada Goldenrod.
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Habitat
Pineywoods Vegetational Area. Margin of mixed pine/hardwood forest at ca. 93 m (305 ft) elevation.
Location
Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
November 2018
Scientific name
Epicauta pennsylvanica
Equipment used
Canon
maist
Excellent capture of this Beetle on yellow flower, Stanley! Very close up and detailed. Great shot!
 
bievreJJ
superb closeup of this handsome beetle, Stanley!!! seems to miss one of its antennas. gorgeous setting with those lovely yellow flowers, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
He stands out well against that goldenrod, Stanley.
 
delia todd
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Another incredible macro image you've got here my friend!!!

The yellow flower really shows the blackness of the beetle up perfectly. Excellent work Stanley.
 

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Invertebrates
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