Zonitis
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Zonitis sayi
Zonitis sayi is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is distributed across North America from Mexico to Canada. Adults measure 8–12 mm in length. The species belongs to the genus Zonitis, which comprises medium-sized meloid beetles. Like other blister beetles, it produces cantharidin, a defensive compound that can cause skin blistering in humans.