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Mating Iron Cross Blister Beetles

Posted by May 11th, 2008 at 12:00 am

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iron cross blister beetles — mating on cactus
Hi:
Thanks for helping me identify my bug — your site is great. I thought you might enjoy the picture of two iron-cross blister beetles ( Tegrodera latecincta ) mating on a cactus — it all looks a bit precarious! The cactus is a local “hedgehog cactus” ( Echinocereus sp. ). My yard was invaded by these bugs over the past couple of days; I’ve lived here 6 years and never seen them before. Best,
Jake
NW Tucson, AZ
Mid May 2008

iron cross mating jake Mating Iron Cross Blister Beetles

Hi Jake,
Your photo of Iron Cross Blister Beetles mating is quite stunning.

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