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blister beetle

Any of various soft-bodied beetles of the family Meloidae, such as the cantharis, that secrete a substance capable of blistering the skin. Also called meloid.

blister beetle

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any beetle of the family Meloidae, many of which produce a secretion that blisters the skin See also Spanish fly

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blister beetle - beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin

meloid

beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

family Meloidae, Meloidae - blister beetles

oil beetle - any of various beetles that exude an oily substance from the leg joints that deters enemies

Spanish fly - green beetle of southern Europe

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