Arizona Blister Beetle
Arizona Blister Beetle (Epicauta arizonica) is a striking insect found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, thriving in desert and semi-arid regions. Adults feed on the leaves and flowers of plants, while their larvae parasitize grasshopper eggs. Though fascinating, these beetles can be pests, damaging crops like alfalfa and posing risks to livestock due to the toxic cantharidin they produce.
Arizona Blister Beetle
Arizona Blister Beetle (Epicauta arizonica) is a striking insect found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, thriving in desert and semi-arid regions. Adults feed on the leaves and flowers of plants, while their larvae parasitize grasshopper eggs. Though fascinating, these beetles can be pests, damaging crops like alfalfa and posing risks to livestock due to the toxic cantharidin they produce.