blister beetle

/ˌblɪstər ˌbidl/
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Other forms: blister beetles

Definitions of blister beetle
  1. noun
    beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin
    synonyms: meloid
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    types:
    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
    type of:
    beetle
    insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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