Meloe dugesi
Champion, 1891
Meloe dugesi is a of ( ) described by Champion in 1891. It belongs to the Meloe, commonly known as , which are characterized by their defensive production of . The species occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the typical Meloe involving that parasitize solitary .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meloe dugesi: //ˈmɛloʊ.i ˈduːdʒɛsi//
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Distribution
Central America and North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- The Amazing Bee-Parasite Research of Leslie Saul-Gershenz | Bug Squad
- Ground nesting bees beware of blister beetles - Meloe spp. — Bug of the Week
- Blistering beetles - Meloe spp. — Bug of the Week
- Springing into action – oil beetles and citizen science! - Buglife Blog - Buglife