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Insect ID Help! #838233

Asked June 29, 2023, 11:37 AM EDT

I am a new master gardener apprentice in Creede.  I have a lady here with insects decimating her plants, and I cannot ID them!  Could you please help??  Thank you so much!! Leslie 

Mineral County Colorado

Expert Response

It looks like a Black Blister Beetle. Tell me if this matches what your are seeing, please.

https://wiki.bugwood.org/HPIPM:Black_Blister_Beetle

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/blister-beetles-in-forage-crops-5-524/

https://beetleidentifications.com/black-blister-beetle/

Blister beetles are common in alfalfa fields in parts of Colorado. They are also found north and west of Monte Vista. If there is no alfalfa available, they will feed on other plants. Blister beetles are found across Colorado.

Best,
Marvin

Marvin Reynolds Replied June 29, 2023, 12:20 PM EDT
That looks like it!  Thank you so much for your prompt response,
Marvin!  Hope you have a great weekend!
Leslie

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