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Lytta vulnerata

Lytta vulnerata

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Meloidae

Lytta vulnerata is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is found in Central America and North America. They are called "blister beetles" because of a compound called cantharidin that causes blisters when coming in contact with skin.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 112