




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!
生息地: 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.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
4/5 · 高い
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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!
年齢による違い: 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.
単独行動をとる動物は、繁殖や子育ての時を除き、生涯のほとんどを1匹で生活します。
カラフルとは、生物や物体が明るくはっきりとした多様な色合いを見せることを指します。
草原の生息地は、草や草本植物が優占する陸上バイオームであり、多様な草食動物を支えています。
昼行性の動物は主に日中に活動し、通常は夜間に休息や睡眠をとります。
有毒な生物は毒性のある物質を含んでおり、触れたり摂取したりすると悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。
有毒な生物は、摂取、吸入、または接触によって害を及ぼす毒素を生成します。
有毒生物は、一般的に噛んだり刺したりして他の動物に注入する毒素を作り出します。
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
4/5 · 高い
Do not touch or pick up Spanish Flies, as they can be harmful.
15-25 mm
20-40 日
Adults feast on tree leaves, while their larvae have a surprising diet inside bee nests!
Grasslands
Foraging
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