Epicauta diversipubescens
Maydell, 1934
Epicauta diversipubescens is a North American blister beetle in the Meloidae, described by Maydell in 1934. As a member of the Epicauta, it belongs to a group known for producing , a defensive terpenoid compound that causes blistering on skin and is toxic when ingested. The is part of the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta), one of the most species-rich lineages of blister beetles in North America. Specimens of this species are held in research collections, with 22 specimens documented in the Entomology Research Museum holdings as of 2010.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta diversipubescens: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə ˌdaɪˌvɜːrsɪˈpjubəˌsɛnz/
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded in the United States, with museum specimens documenting its occurrence in the region.