Epicauta valida
(LeConte, 1853)
Blister beetle
valida is a North American blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. As a member of the subgenus Macrobasis, it belongs to a diverse group of meloid beetles known for their chemical defenses. The is documented in entomological collections with 19 specimens held at the Entomology Research Museum as of 2010.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta valida: //ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə ˈvælɪdə//
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Distribution
North America. Documented from museum collections with confirmed presence in the United States.