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Taking a stroll (Oil Beetle) Beetle,Geotagged,Meloe americanus,Meloe proscarabaeus,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Taking a stroll (Oil Beetle)

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    Lychee
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    This little bug is considered a pest however, I was upset to find it squash in the middle the road today.
    I re-directed it toward the woods yesterday but I guess I should be doing a better job next time. Sigh!     Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

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The Meloe americanus

Meloe americanus is an Oil Beetle in the Meloe genus. They are known as "oil beetles" because they release oily droplets of hemolymph from their joints when disturbed; this contains cantharidin, a poisonous chemical causing blistering of the skin and painful swelling. Members of this genus are typically flightless, without functional wings, and shortened elytra.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 13, 2014. Captured Oct 13, 2014 09:51 in 682-698 U.S. 1, York, ME 03909, USA.
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  • COOLPIX P500
  • f/5.6
  • 10/250s
  • ISO400
  • 38.2mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.