The Oil Beetles is typically 0.2 inches to 0.6 inches (6mm to 16mm) in size and has the following descriptors / identifiers: black; blisters; yellow drops of oil; shiny; textured; soft; abdomen pointed; flying.
It has a typical diet of the following: nectar; plant juices (sap).
Territorial Area Map (Visual Reference Guide)
The map below showcases (in blue) the states and territories of North America where the Oil Beetles may be found (but is not limited to). This sort of data can be useful in seeing concentrations of a particular species over the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species' given lifespan. Some species are naturally confined by environment, weather, mating habits, food resources and the like while others see widespread expansion across most, or all, of North America.
