




Lytta vesicatoria
The Spanish Fly is a bright green beetle known for its special ability to produce a chemical that can cause irritation. They are often found in warm places and are interesting to observe, but it's best to admire them from a distance!
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Spanish Fly is a strikingly metallic, iridescent green beetle with an elongated, cylindrical body. Its vibrant, almost jewel-like color sets it apart, often appearing to shimmer in sunlight. It has prominent antennae and a relatively soft, flexible exoskeleton.





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Common
Peligro
4/5 · Alto
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Ancient Romans and Greeks used Spanish Fly in remedies!
Despite its name, it's actually a type of beetle, not a fly!
These amazing insects can live up to a month as adults.
Touching them can cause a blister because of their special defense!
Spanish Fly can produce a powerful blistering chemical called cantharidin that helps them deter predators.
Spanish Fly has a shiny, metallic green exoskeleton that helps them visually warn predators of their toxicity.
Spanish Fly larvae can parasitize bee nests, consuming stored food and young bees for growth.
Adults feast on tree leaves, while their larvae have a surprising diet inside bee nests!
Diferencias por edad: Larvae are parasitic, feeding on bee eggs and stored pollen/honey. Adults are herbivorous.
Fraxinus excelsior
Adults commonly feed on the leaves of this tree species.

Syringa vulgaris
Its foliage is a preferred food source for the adult beetles.
Andrena vaga
Larvae invade the underground nests of this ground-nesting bee.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Los organismos tóxicos contienen sustancias que son venenosas y pueden causar efectos adversos al estar expuestos a ellas.
Los organismos venenosos producen toxinas que pueden causar daño si se ingieren, inhalan o absorben por contacto.
Los organismos venenosos producen toxinas que se inyectan en otro animal, generalmente a través de una mordedura o picadura.
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Peligro
4/5 · Alto
Do not touch or pick up Spanish Flies, as they can be harmful.
15-25 mm
20-40 días
Adults feast on tree leaves, while their larvae have a surprising diet inside bee nests!
Grasslands
Foraging
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