Epicauta atrata (Fabricius, 1775) is a animal in the Meloidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Epicauta atrata (Fabricius, 1775)
Epicauta atrata, the red-headed blister beetle, is a Meloidae species found in North and Central America.
Epicauta atrata, commonly known as the red-headed blister beetle, is a species of blister beetle belonging to the family Meloidae. It is distributed in Central America and North America. This species is typically identified by its red head and completely black body. Individuals of this species attack the eggs of Epicauta vittata, a crop pest that occurs on the East Coast.
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Hycleus phaleratus (Pallas, 1781)
Tricrania stansburii (Haldeman, 1852)
Epicauta strigosa (Gyllenhal, 1817)
Epicauta waterhousei (Haag-Rutenburg, 1880)
Hycleus polymorphus (Pallas, 1771)
Lytta magister Horn, 1870
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