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Mylabris phalerata

Mylabris phalerata

A species of Mylabris

Mylabris phalerata is a species of blister beetle found in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It is sometimes considered a problem in agricultural cultivation but has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. The species was formerly placed in the genus Mylabris.

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Attributes of Mylabris phalerata
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
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Defensive attack
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Venomous
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Non-poisonous
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Borer
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Pollinator
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Pest-Eating Predatory
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Phytophagous
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Predatory
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Life Cycle of Mylabris phalerata
Egg The mylabris phalerata begins as an egg, which is often oval and small. The color can range from translucent to a shade that camouflages with the environment. Eggs are laid in clusters and hatch based on temperature and environmental conditions.
Larva As larvae, mylabris phalerata exhibit a worm-like appearance, with a soft, elongated body. They lack wings and have a voracious appetite, growing quickly and molting several times. The color and patterns are often different from adults, providing camouflage.
Pupal During the pupal stage, mylabris phalerata undergoes transformation inside a protective cocoon. They are immobile and vulnerable, and the body reorganizes, determining the adult's form. The size increases, and the pupa may darken over time.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult mylabris phalerata showcases hardened exoskeleton and developed wings. They display distinct sexual dimorphism with varied colors and patterns. Adults are mobile, focusing on feeding and reproduction, with lifespan varying by species.
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Predators of Mylabris phalerata Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, rodents, spiders, beetles
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Predators of Adult Mylabris phalerata
Birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, insectivorous mammals
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Scientific Classification of Mylabris phalerata
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Youth Habitat of Mylabris phalerata
On and Within Other Organisms (Parasitic and Symbiotic Relationships)
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Habitat Preferences of Mylabris phalerata Through Different Life Stages
In its larval stage, mylabris phalerata often reside in the nests of bees and wasps, scavenging on the host larvae and food stores. As for the pupal stage, it is usually found in the soil or leaf litter near the infested nests. Once metamorphosis is complete and mylabris phalerata reaches adulthood, they mainly inhabit open fields and meadows, particularly where there are abundant flowers upon which they feed and mate. To search for these stages, one would explore wasp nests for larvae, dig lightly in the soil or inspect leaf litter for pupae, and stroll through fields with flowering plants to find adults.
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Are Mylabris phalerata harmful to humans?

Mylabris phalerata neither bites nor stings, and the cantharidin contained in it is highly toxic. Direct skin contact with mylabris phalerata does not poison people.
It should be noted that when the mylabris phalerata 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 mylabris phalerata 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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Nuisance Pests

Mylabris phalerata can be a significant nuisance due to their defensive secretion of cantharidin, especially during the adult stage. Contact with humans can cause skin irritation, blisters, and in severe cases, systemic poisoning. The beetles are attracted to bright surfaces, increasing encounters with people.

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