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The master blister beetles are out at Catalina State Park
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The master blister beetles are out at Catalina State Park

  • Henry Brean, Arizona Daily Star
  • Apr 4, 2026
  • Apr 4, 2026 Updated Apr 4, 2026
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Hands off: Catalina State Park swarm signals start of blister-beetle season

Hands off: Catalina State Park swarm signals start of blister-beetle season

It's blister-beetle season in Southern Arizona, and as the bug's name suggests, it's best to keep your distance.

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