Epicauta pruinosa

LeConte, 1866

Epicauta pruinosa is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, native to North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1866. Like other members of the Epicauta, it produces , a defensive toxin that causes blistering upon contact with skin. The species is relatively well-represented in museum collections, with over 500 specimens documented in the Entomology Research Museum at UC Riverside.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epicauta pruinosa: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə pruˈɪnoʊsə/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

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Collection abundance

The Entomology Research Museum at UC Riverside holds 562 specimens of Epicauta pruinosa, indicating it is among the more commonly collected in the Epicauta.

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