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what is the common and scientific name for this bug? - Lytta auriculata - male - female
Copyright © 2006 Mingo Morvin Photography

what is the common and scientific name for this bug? - Lytta auriculata - Male Female
Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino County, California, USA
I need to find out the scientific and common name of this bug for a project. It was photographed in Joshua Tree National Park. It looks like they are mating. This picture was taken in late spring/early summer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Contributed by Mingo Morvin Photography on 18 September, 2006 - 2:30pm
Last updated 13 November, 2006 - 2:49pm

Moved
Moved from Beetles.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 November, 2006 - 2:49pm login or register to post comments

I agree with Joyce on the Ide
I agree with Joyce on the Identification. It is a very common species in that area. The cactus if you are interested is Opentia basilaris. Yes they are mating.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 19 September, 2006 - 7:50am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
… Mingo Morvin Photography, 19 September, 2006 - 11:30am login or register to post comments

blister beetle
Very likely the same species as this one:
… Joyce Gross, 18 September, 2006 - 11:19pm login or register to post comments

 
I really appreciate your help
I really appreciate your help! Thanks!
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