Epicauta ochrea
(LeConte, 1853)
Ochre Beaded Blister Beetle
ochrea is a in the , commonly known as the Ochre Beaded Blister Beetle. The was described by LeConte in 1853 and is placed in the subgenus Macrobasis. It occurs across Central America and North America, with museum records indicating substantial collections from western regions. Like other Epicauta species, it likely produces , a defensive compound that causes blistering on contact with skin.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta ochrea: /ˈɛpɪˌkaʊtə ˈoʊkriə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Museum holdings indicate presence in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions, with 163 specimens documented in the University of California, Riverside collection.
Similar Taxa
- Epicauta (Macrobasis) tenuisBoth placed in subgenus Macrobasis and share similar slender body forms, requiring careful examination of antennal structure and elytral for separation.
- Epicauta (Macrobasis) segmentaOverlapping geographic range and similar overall appearance; distinguished by differences in pronotal shape and elytral pattern.