family Meloidae
Member of
cucujiform beetles (infraorder Cucujiformia)
beetles (order Coleoptera)
insects (class Insecta)
hexapods (subphylum Hexapoda)
arthropods (phylum Arthropoda)
animals (kingdom Animalia)
Burning beetles secrete as a defensive agent a poisonous chemical that causes blistering of the skin. Do not lick.
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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)
Taxon info: iNaturalist
Bay Area species: iNaturalist
