Ceroctis capensis
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ceroctis-capensis-317-5562767
title:
Ceroctis capensis
text:
Ceroctis capensis, or spotted blister beetle, is diurnal and endemic to Southern Africa occurring in diverse habitats, and belonging to the Meloidae or Blister beetle family. It secretes a toxic liquid from its leg joints when roughly handled, blistering human skin. This species somewhat resembles Mylabris oculata, a member of the same family. This species is found on a wide variety of plants, flying between flowers and consuming floral parts, showing a preference for the legume family and Watso
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Species of beetle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceroctis_capensis
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2024-01-03T04:41:03Z
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