Epicauta ferruginea

Epicauta ferruginea is also known as the rust colored beetle. It is a blister beetle that feeds on plants. The larva is a predator of grasshopper eggs. This species can be found in Wyoming and Canada. 

Order: Coleoptera
Family: Meloidae
Species: Epicauta ferruginea

Photograph: © 2003 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 22 July 2003
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45^o50'57" N 110^o55'53" W)