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small brown & black flying bug (False blister beetle)

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False blister beetle
by: Moni

Daeja
Yeah! Found it! Your beetle is a false blister beetle Oxycopis suturalis. Although known from New Jersey southward through Florida, and west to Louisiana, it is most common in Florida, especially in the Florida Keys. Adults are found on flowers of papaya, palmetto, and Metopium toxiferum.
Here are other images of your beetle. http://bugguide.net/node/view/283746/bgimage

Adults are found on various flowers feeding on pollen. Larvae develop in the soil. In the soil they probably feed on rootlets and fungal rhizomes.
Like true Blister Beetles, these beetles have toxic chemical defenses, and caution should be exercised in handling them.

They are attracted to lights, and their numbers can be vast at night, especially on the Florida Keys.
Looks to be in th Leaf Beetle Family.
by: Patty

I looks up all sorts of beetles just now and the closest I came to was a leaf beetle. They come in all colors and sizes as well. But not sure.
Beetle
by: Moni

Daeja
Not sure which beetle you have yet. Will keep looking.
Many beetles are attracted to lights. It is best to just turn off the lights inside in the room that has the outside door. Wait before going outside. It is even better to then turn off the lights outside before going outdoors to prevent them or any insect that is attracted to lights from getting in your house.
This beetle is only attracted to the lights...it does not bite or want to get inside. Best for you and the beetle to leave it outside.
It has to be a seasonal thing. They will probably disappear soon.
Will keep looking for a more precise ID.

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