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Physomeloe corallifer

Physomeloe corallifer

A species of Physomeloe

Physomeloe corallifer is a species of blister beetle native to the Iberian Peninsula, it is the only recognised species in the genus Physomeloe.

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Attributes of Physomeloe corallifer
Adult Food Sources
Flower petals, leaves, pollen
Larva Food Source
Bee eggs, bee larvae, bee pupae
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Predators of Physomeloe corallifer Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, ants
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Predators of Adult Physomeloe corallifer
Birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, mantises, hoverflies, predacious beetles
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Interesting Facts About Physomeloe corallifer
Physomeloe corallifers can bleed toxic chemicals from their knees when threatened, a rare phenomenon known as reflex bleeding.
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Scientific Classification of Physomeloe corallifer
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Youth Habitat of Physomeloe corallifer
Grasslands and Prairies, On and Within Other Organisms (Parasitic and Symbiotic Relationships)
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Habitat Preferences of Physomeloe corallifer Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of physomeloe corallifer are typically found in the nests of solitary bees, where they are external parasitoids of bee larvae. They move into these habitats by initially attaching to foraging bees. Once inside, they go through their development stages before emerging as adults. The adult physomeloe corallifer, on the other hand, is often seen on flowers, especially those in sunny, grassy habitats. If one desires to study the various life stages of physomeloe corallifer, they should carefully examine bee nests to observe the larvae and pupae, while flower-rich fields are the best places to view the adults, particularly during warm daylight hours.
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Are Physomeloe corallifer harmful to humans?

Physomeloe corallifer neither bites nor stings, and the cantharidin contained in it is highly toxic. Direct skin contact with physomeloe corallifer does not poison people.
It should be noted that when the physomeloe corallifer 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 physomeloe corallifer 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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