Epicauta arizonica
Werner, 1944
Epicauta arizonica is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Werner in 1944. The species is assigned to the subgenus Macrobasis within Epicauta. It is found in Central America and North America, with 326 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other Epicauta species, it produces , a defensive toxin that causes blistering and is toxic to most vertebrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta arizonica: /ˌepiˈkaʊtə ˌærɪˈzoʊnɪkə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records include presence in Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution data.