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Blister Beetle (Epicauta pardalis)

 
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Order: Coleoptera (ko-lee-OP-ter-a) (Info)
Family: Meloidae
Genus: Epicauta
Species: pardalis

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No positives
No neutrals
1 negative

Regional...

This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Saint David, Arizona

Member Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative fiberholic On Jul 1, 2009, fiberholic from Saint David, AZ
(Zone 8a) wrote:

These appeared literally overnight after two thunderstorms. Potato vines are covered with them. Early on they appear to be doing no damage. However, after further research, it appears that these beetles are deathly toxic to horses. I would like to find an organic way to get rid of them cuz I'm thinking get rid of them I must since we have horses in the neighborhood.

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