Mylabris quadripunctata

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Mylabris quadripunctata is a beetle in the family of Meloidae, also called Blister Beetles.
When threatened, Blister Beetles produce a secretion of cantharidin (used medically to remove warts from the skin) as a defense, which can burn and cause blisters. 
Because they are colorful, they are highly visible, and thus a warning sign to their potential predators.

Vashlovani National Park, Georgia, 9 May 2024

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