Linsleya sphaericollis
(Say, 1824)
ash blister beetle
Linsleya sphaericollis, commonly known as the ash blister beetle, is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species belongs to the Linsleya, which is part of the tribe Epicautini. Like other blister beetles, it possesses , a toxic compound that can cause blistering upon contact with skin.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Linsleya sphaericollis: //lɪnsˈleɪə sfɛrɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Distribution
North America, including the United States and Canada. Canadian provincial records include Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Host Associations
- Fraxinus - plant 'ash blister beetle' suggests association with ash trees
Similar Taxa
- Linsleya convexacongeneric in the same , likely similar in general body form and coloration
- Epicauta speciesmembers of the same tribe Epicautini, sharing general blister beetle and defensive chemistry
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Collection records
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside holds 99 specimens of Linsleya sphaericollis as of April 2010, indicating it is relatively well-represented in collections compared to some .