Oil Beetles

Subject:  big black bug
Geographic location of the bug:  Taunton, MA
Date: 10/24/2017
Time: 04:12 PM EDT
There was a small group of these bugs in the lawn – they seemed to be eating the leaves
How you want your letter signed:  Michele Restino

Oil Beetles

Dear Michele,
These Blister Beetles in the genus Meloe are commonly called Oil Beetles.  We expect you might be able to witness mating activity if you are vigilant. 

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Location: Taunton, Massachusetts