Meloe dugesi
Champion, 1891
Meloe dugesi is a of blister beetle ( Meloidae) described by Champion in 1891. It belongs to the Meloe, commonly known as oil beetles, which are characterized by their defensive production of cantharidins. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the typical Meloe involving triungulin larvae that parasitize solitary bees.
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