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πŸͺ² Beetles

Spanish Fly

Lytta vesicatoria

About

A slender, metallic green blister beetle with soft elytra. It produces cantharidin, a potent blistering agent, as a chemical defense.

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Did You Know?

Cantharidin from this beetle has been used in medicine for centuries but it is extremely toxic and can be lethal if ingested.