Epicauta normalis
Werner, 1944
Epicauta normalis is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Werner in 1944. The species belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging Epicauta, which contains numerous species with variable coloration and pattern. As a member of Meloidae, it produces , a defensive toxin that causes blistering in vertebrates. The species is documented from Central America and North America, with museum holdings indicating it is represented by 186 specimens in the Entomology Research Museum collection.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta normalis: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə nɔːrˈmælɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, including Alberta, Canada. The is part of the North American Epicautini fauna as documented in museum collections.
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Museum Holdings
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside holds 186 specimens of Epicauta normalis as of 2010, indicating the is moderately well-represented in collections. The specimens are catalogued under the subgeneric placement Epicauta (Epicauta) normalis.