Meliodae of the USA
Blister Beetles Beetles

		Price	Photo	In stock	Cart
Epicauta pennsylvanica	Black Blister Beetle	$3.00		24
Epicauta vittata	Striped Blister Beetle	$3.00		33

Blister Beetles are so named because of a chemical secreted by the male of the species. When squeezed the male secretes cantharidin, a chemical that can cause blistering on the human skin. Cantharidin has also been used as an aphrodisiac, but is illegal for this use in most countries since small amounts can cause kidney failure.