Granville Co., NC
One of several species of blister beetles found in NC. When disturbed, blister beetles have the ability to exude a substance called cantharidin, which can irritate the skin and cause blisters.
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Blister beetle (Epicauta sp.) Granville Co., NC One of several species of blister beetles found in NC. When disturbed, blister beetles have the ability to exude a substance called cantharidin, which can irritate the skin and cause blisters. |
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Blister beetle (Epicauta sp.) Weymouth Woods Preserve, Moore Co., NC 9 June 2007 Another species of blister beetle... |
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Blister beetle (Pyrota germari) Buncombe Co., NC 13 July 2011 Identified using Bugguide. |
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Blister beetle (Pyrota germari) Buncombe Co., NC 13 July 2011 |
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