Meloe

• abstract: The blister beetle genus Meloe is a large, widespread group commonly referred to as oil beetles.Oil Beetles (Meloe), BugGuide They are known as "oil beetles" because they release oily droplets of hemolymph from their joints when disturbed; this contains cantharidin, a poisonous chemical causing blistering of the skin and painful swelling.

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