Thursday, April 2, 2009

Master Blister Beetle


I was so fortunate to see my friend G.L this week with her wonderful family. As we were playing at the local park, we spotted a most unusual insect. It turns out it is called a Master Blister Beetle, Lytta magister. It had a beaded head and body, bright orange in color. The insect was long with black wings. Apparetly, in the spring is when the Blister Beetles appear. I have never seen one before. It was an interesting find.
The photo and information is from http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

1 comment:

AZDaisy said...

March 24 while hiking with my parents and children we spotted this insect in the mountain preserve.