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Berberomeloe majalis

Berberomeloe majalis

A species of Berberomeloe

Berberomeloe majalis is an insect in the genus Berberomeloe, in the family of Blister Beetles. It is native to the western Mediterranean Basin.

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Attributes of Berberomeloe majalis
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
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Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
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Pest-Eating Predatory
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Phytophagous
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Predatory
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Biting animal or pet
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Life Cycle of Berberomeloe majalis
Egg The eggs of berberomeloe majalis are typically laid in concealed locations near food sources. They are small and discreet, designed to avoid detection and predation.
Larva Upon hatching, berberomeloe majalis presents a triungulin stage, where larvae are active and mobile with well-developed legs, seeking out hosts to parasitize.
After the triungulin stage, berberomeloe majalis enters the caraboid larval stage, resembling ground beetles, and it becomes less mobile, focusing on feeding and growth.
Berberomeloe majalis then transforms into a scarabaeiform larva, with a C-shaped and grub-like appearance. The larva continues feeding voraciously, often underground.
Further developing, berberomeloe majalis becomes a coarctate larva, encapsulating itself within a protective hardened cuticle, reducing activity significantly as it prepares for the next phase.
Pupal Within the pupa, berberomeloe majalis undergoes dramatic transformation, rearranging its body structure to assume adult morphology. It is a non-feeding stage marked by significant physiological changes.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult berberomeloe majalis displays a striking color contrast. Unlike its larvae, it has a robust body, functional wings, and is sexually mature, prioritizing mating and laying eggs.
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Predators of Adult Berberomeloe majalis
Birds, small mammals, lizards, predatory insects
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Interesting Facts About Berberomeloe majalis
The larvae of berberomeloe majalis are known for their intriguing 'phoresy' behavior, where they hitch rides on bees to infiltrate bee nests.
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Scientific Classification of Berberomeloe majalis
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Adult Habitat of Berberomeloe majalis
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Berberomeloe majalis Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of berberomeloe majalis are usually laid in the ground or under stones in sandy soils. Larvae, known as triungulins, can be found on flowers awaiting a bee host to parasitize. Upon finding a host, they enter the bee nest where they develop into grub-like, legless larvae. Pupation of berberomeloe majalis occurs in the nest or in the soil. The adults are typically found on the ground in open areas of Mediterranean ecosystems, often in areas of low vegetation or on paths. If searching for these stages, one would inspect suitable flowers for triungulins, check bee nests for larvae and pupae, and scan the ground in appropriate habitats for adults.
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Are Berberomeloe majalis harmful to humans?

Berberomeloe majalis neither bites nor stings, and the cantharidin contained in it is highly toxic. Direct skin contact with berberomeloe majalis does not poison people.
It should be noted that when the berberomeloe majalis is frightened, it will secrete a small amount of cantharidin from the leg. The skin after contact will be red, swollen, painful, and burning, and blisters will appear within 48h. After waking up, many people will be confused by the blisters that somehow grew out of. Fortunately, the blisters caused by the berberomeloe majalis are temporary. Most people's symptoms will disappear within a week, and most of the recovered skin will not leave unsightly scars.
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