Subject: Mylabris (blister) beetle in Kenya
Location: near Malwea River, Rift Valley, Kenya
March 13, 2017 2:22 am
Dear Bugman
Attached, some photos of a blister beetle found near the Malewa River in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Can you identify the species?
Many thanks!
Signature: Rob
Blister Beetle
Dear Rob,
According to iSpot, the genus Mylabris is now classified as Hycleus. We do have several images on our site from Kenya that we identified as Mylabris (now Hycleus) oculata, and though they are similar to your individual, they do appear to be a different species. We have not had any luck with a species identification for you, but perhaps one of our readers will provide a comment with a clue.
Blister Beetle
Dear Daniel
Thank you for your help.
Best regards
Rob
Blister Beetle
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