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Jun 20, 2016 9:05 PM CST
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I had hundreds of green beetles with orange legs arrive on my lupine devouring the blossoms and mating like crazy. About 3/4 to 1 inch long. I've never seen them before. What are they and what to do??
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Jun 20, 2016 9:24 PM CST
Name: Jay
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Say's Blister Beetle.
http://blog-yard-garden-news.e...

http://birdingnewbrunswick.ca/...

They feed on Lupine, Baptisia and other Legumes.
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Jun 21, 2016 2:40 AM CST
Name: Thomas
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Horntoad said:Say's Blister Beetle.
http://blog-yard-garden-news.e...

http://birdingnewbrunswick.ca/...

They feed on Lupine, Baptisia and other Legumes.


Very good article on that first link, thanks. I have seen these bugs but did not know what they were.
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Jun 21, 2016 6:34 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
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Jun 21, 2016 10:39 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
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Sorry to do this. Answer a question with a question. I see the blister beetle in someone's hand. Are they safe to handle?
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Jun 21, 2016 11:22 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
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Jays first link answers your question Sharon.
Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California.
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