Pictured here is a strange insect I photographed Tuesday in Scott County. This wingless insect is called a meloe. It is one of about 7,500 species of blister beetles occurring worldwide. I saw this ...
"Contribution from the Department of Entomology, University of Illinois." ENTMAIN copy 39088020700092: Gift from University of Maryland, AgNR région néarctique (zoogéographie) ...
🪲⚠️ A strange paradox: the Black Oil Beetle is toxic to the touch, yet completely harmless when left alone. Its shiny body and slow walk tell the story of a beetle that’s both fragile and formidable.