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Blister Beetle

May​alabris pustulata

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Field Notes

Notes:

This bright red is a stop signal too!!! It produces cantheric acid which may burn skin if come in contact with.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
ChunXingWong
It kinds of mimic the Burnet Moth, Zygaena loti.
Noe and Pili
It's funny the way it is holding on to the plant :)
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PublishedAugust 12, 2011

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