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πŸͺ² Beetles

African Blister Beetle

Mylabris oculata

About

A conspicuous beetle with orange-red and black banded elytra. It contains cantharidin, a potent toxin that can cause severe skin blistering on contact.

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Did You Know?

Its cantharidin is so toxic that even a small amount can kill a horse if ingested with contaminated hay or alfalfa.