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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!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaColeopteraMeloidaeLytta
Spanish Fly
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Spanish Fly

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

4/5 · 高い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Chemical Shield

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

能力

Iridescent Warning

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

能力

Bee Nester

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

サイズと詳細

サイズ
15-25 mm
寿命
20-40 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

4/5 · 高い

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

よくある質問

Spanish Flyのサイズは何ですか?

15-25 mm

Spanish Flyの寿命は何ですか?

20-40 日

Spanish Flyは何を食べますか?

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

Spanish Flyは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Spanish Flyはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Spanish Flyの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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