July 26, 2023

We are insects in the Tribe Nemognathini

As larvae, our development was hypermetamorphic

Our family is known as Blister Beetles

But what you call us? Well, that is your pick.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Cattle Pens

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/medical/blister_beetles.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermetamorphosis

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson