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Spanish Fly

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

Aspecto

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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Spanish Fly
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Spanish Fly

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

4/5 · Alto

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Chemical Shield

Spanish Fly can produce a powerful blistering chemical called cantharidin that helps them deter predators.

Habilidad

Iridescent Warning

Spanish Fly has a shiny, metallic green exoskeleton that helps them visually warn predators of their toxicity.

Habilidad

Bee Nester

Spanish Fly larvae can parasitize bee nests, consuming stored food and young bees for growth.

Medidas y detalles

Tamaño
15-25 mm
Esperanza de vida
20-40 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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.

Alimentos principales

  • ash leaves
  • lilac leaves
  • poplar leaves
  • willow leaves
  • honeysuckle leaves

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

European Ash

Fraxinus excelsior

Adults commonly feed on the leaves of this tree species.

eats

Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Its foliage is a preferred food source for the adult beetles.

parasitizes

Ashy Mining Bee

Andrena vaga

Larvae invade the underground nests of this ground-nesting bee.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

4/5 · Alto

Do not touch or pick up Spanish Flies, as they can be harmful.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Spanish Fly?

15-25 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Spanish Fly?

20-40 días

¿Qué come Spanish Fly?

Adults feast on tree leaves, while their larvae have a surprising diet inside bee nests!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Spanish Fly?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Spanish Fly?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Spanish Fly?

6

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