Tetraonycinae
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Tetraonyx
Tetraonyx is a genus of blister beetles (family Meloidae) in the subfamily Tetraonycinae. The genus contains approximately nine described species distributed in the Americas. Species in this genus are characterized by their distinctive color patterns and belong to a group known for producing defensive cantharidin compounds.
Tetraonyx fulva
Globemallow Blister Beetle
Tetraonyx fulva is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. It is commonly known as the Globemallow Blister Beetle. The species occurs in North America and is part of the subfamily Tetraonycinae, a group characterized by specialized morphological features including tarsal modifications. Like other meloid beetles, it produces cantharidin, a defensive compound that can cause skin blistering.