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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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

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