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Unknown in Tucson, AZ - Tegrodera aloga
Copyright © 2008 jackdaniels610

Unknown in Tucson, AZ - Tegrodera aloga
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
April 26, 2008
Size: Approximatley 1 inch
I found this insect in our backyard while doing some planting. I later found out that they are all over the house two doors down. We have no Idea what it is. The exterminator just happen to be here today for a normal visit and he said he never saw anything like it before.
Contributed by jackdaniels610 on 26 April, 2008 - 9:24pm
Last updated 28 February, 2009 - 5:34am

Moved
Moved from Iron Cross Blister Beetle.
… Ron M., 28 February, 2009 - 5:34am

Tegrodera aloga Skinner
John D. Pinto det.
… v belov, 27 February, 2009 - 10:50pm

Looks to be
Tegrodera latecincta - Iron Cross Blister Beetle in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 26 April, 2008 - 9:40pm

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