Meloe rugosus, photographed 14 April 2006 by B Crowley
Meloe rugosus, an oil beetle.
This Nationally Rare species was found and photographed near Thrupp Lake. 15mm.
(14 April 2006)
Rugged Oil Beetle
Group: Insects
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Meloidae
Species: Meloe rugosus
Common Name: Rugged Oil Beetle
Author: B Crowley
Location: Bullfield Lake
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