Megetra vittata
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megetra-vittata-233-2100276
title:
Megetra vittata
text:
Megetra vittata is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is found in North America. Like other blister beetles, megetra vittata excrete cantharidin, a toxic chemical, to defend itself from predators. Animals such as horses can fall ill and die from this toxin, as a result of eating many of these beetles, as they have been reported to get mixed in with their hay and other feed.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Species of beetle
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megetra_vittata
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date modified:
2024-04-17T00:06:58Z
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