Oxycopis notoxoides

(Fabricius, 1801)

Oxycopis notoxoides is a of false blister beetle in the Oedemeridae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Oedemeridae, it shares the family characteristic of producing , a defensive compound that can cause blistering. The Oxycopis contains multiple species that are often difficult to distinguish without close examination.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oxycopis notoxoides: /ˌɒksɪˈkoʊpɪs noʊtɒkˈsɔɪdiːz/

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Distribution

Central America and North America

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