Lytta nuttalli

(Lytta nuttalli)

Description

Lytta nuttalli, or Nuttall's blister beetle, is a species of beetle. Nutall's blister beetles make it easy to spot in native prairie. They will release a skin irritant if squeezed. They eat rapseed plants, causing great irritation to Canadian farmers.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Meloidae
Genus:Lytta
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe