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Blister Beetle

Mylabris oculata
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The CMR Blister Beetle is a large beetle about 4cm long. Blister beetles plant-eating insects in the family Meloidae. These beetles can, in defense, secrete a blistering agent called cantharidin. There are about 7,500 species are known worldwide.

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Chanel Geldenhuys

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