Epicauta strigosa
(Gyllenhal, 1817)
Epicauta strigosa is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, occurring in North America. As a member of the Epicauta, it produces , a defensive toxin that causes blistering in vertebrates. The species was described by Gyllenhal in 1817. Museum holdings indicate it is represented in collections with 22 specimens at the Entomology Research Museum.
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How to pronounce Epicauta strigosa: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə strɪˈɡoʊsə/
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded as present in North America based on GBIF distribution data and museum holdings at the Entomology Research Museum.
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Museum Holdings
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside holds 22 specimens of Epicauta strigosa as of April 2010, catalogued under the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta).