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Beetle ID #809510

Asked September 05, 2022, 2:12 PM EDT

Hi there. Found this BIG (1.25 inch) guy/gal in my garage. Any idea who it is?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing
My first guess an Oil Beetle
https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Oil-Beetle
Second is a Black Blister Beetle. https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Black-Blister-Beetle
What do you think?

Steve Miles Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied September 05, 2022, 2:31 PM EDT

Definitely oil beetle!! Thanks!

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The Question Asker Replied September 05, 2022, 5:40 PM EDT

The thing I do not get is the size. 1.25 inches is far bigger than an oil beetle.

Steve Miles Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied September 05, 2022, 10:12 PM EDT

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