oil beetle
noun
: any of various blister beetles (genus Meloe or a related genus) that emit a yellowish liquid from the leg joints when disturbed
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“Oil beetle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20beetle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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