Epicauta subglabra
(Fall, 1922)
caragana blister beetle
Epicauta subglabra, commonly known as the caragana blister beetle, is a North American blister beetle in the Meloidae. The belongs to the subgenus Macrobasis within the large Epicauta. Like other blister beetles, it produces , a defensive toxin that causes blistering on contact with skin. The references its association with Caragana, a genus of leguminous shrubs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta subglabra: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə sʌbˈɡlæbrə/
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Distribution
Found in North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Host Associations
- Caragana - plant references this of leguminous shrubs; specific feeding records not documented in available sources
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Subgeneric placement
The is classified in the subgenus Macrobasis (Epicauta (Macrobasis) subglabra), a group within Epicauta distinguished by particular morphological features.