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Pinnacles blister beetles - Lytta

Pinnacles blister beetles - Lytta
Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California, USA
May 1, 2016
Dozens of these beetles were seen feeding and mating on California Poppies at Pinnacles National Park. My initial thoughts were Lytta stygica based on the timing, habitat, and overall appearance, but I'm not familiar enough with blister beetles to know fow sure (Linsleya sp.?). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Moved
Moved from Frass.

Frassed
Moved from Lytta.

Moved
Moved from Meloinae.

Moved
Moved from Blister Beetles.

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