{"id":145715,"date":"2022-07-11T15:30:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:30:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:10","slug":"what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens when blister beetle bites?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_happens_when_blister_beetle_bites\" title=\"What happens when blister beetle bites?\">What happens when blister beetle bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#How_can_you_tell_a_blister_beetle\" title=\"How can you tell a blister beetle?\">How can you tell a blister beetle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Where_do_blister_beetles_live\" title=\"Where do blister beetles live?\">Where do blister beetles live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Can_you_pop_a_blister_beetle_bite\" title=\"Can you pop a blister beetle bite?\">Can you pop a blister beetle bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_to_do_if_a_beetle_bites_you\" title=\"What to do if a beetle bites you?\">What to do if a beetle bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#How_do_you_treat_beetle_blisters\" title=\"How do you treat beetle blisters?\">How do you treat beetle blisters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_color_is_a_blister_beetle\" title=\"What color is a blister beetle?\">What color is a blister beetle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#How_do_you_treat_blister_beetles\" title=\"How do you treat blister beetles?\">How do you treat blister beetles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Where_are_blister_beetles_found_in_the_US\" title=\"Where are blister beetles found in the US?\">Where are blister beetles found in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Do_blister_beetles_live_in_the_UK\" title=\"Do blister beetles live in the UK?\">Do blister beetles live in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Are_there_blister_beetles_in_California\" title=\"Are there blister beetles in California?\">Are there blister beetles in California?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Should_I_pop_a_bug_bite_blister\" title=\"Should I pop a bug bite blister?\">Should I pop a bug bite blister?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_happens_when_blister_beetle_bite\" title=\"What happens when blister beetle bite?\">What happens when blister beetle bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_happens_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_beetle\" title=\"What happens if you get bitten by a beetle?\">What happens if you get bitten by a beetle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Is_beetle_bite_painful\" title=\"Is beetle bite painful?\">Is beetle bite painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_bite_is_serious\" title=\"How do you know if a bite is serious?\">How do you know if a bite is serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Is_beetle_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Is beetle poisonous to humans?\">Is beetle poisonous to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#How_do_you_treat_beetle_bites\" title=\"How do you treat beetle bites?\">How do you treat beetle bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#What_is_blister_beetle_disease\" title=\"What is blister beetle disease?\">What is blister beetle disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Is_Acid_fly_and_blister_beetle_same\" title=\"Is Acid fly and blister beetle same?\">Is Acid fly and blister beetle same?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Why_are_they_called_blister_beetle\" title=\"Why are they called blister beetle?\">Why are they called blister beetle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Does_Florida_have_blister_beetles\" title=\"Does Florida have blister beetles?\">Does Florida have blister beetles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Do_blister_beetles_live_in_California\" title=\"Do blister beetles live in California?\">Do blister beetles live in California?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Are_blister_beetles_in_Georgia\" title=\"Are blister beetles in Georgia?\">Are blister beetles in Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-blister-beetle-bites\/#Are_there_blister_beetles_in_Arizona\" title=\"Are there blister beetles in Arizona?\">Are there blister beetles in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_blister_beetle_bites\"><\/span>What happens when blister beetle bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What do blister beetles do to the human body? The health condition caused by the toxin is called Paederus dermatitis or blister beetle dermatitis that can even burn off human skin in some conditions. <b>Cantharidin causes bubbles and itching on the skin<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_a_blister_beetle\"><\/span>How can you tell a blister beetle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are one-half to one inch. long and have soft bodies. The head is broad and vertical. The section of the body between the head and the wings (prothorax) is narrower than the wings, and narrower than the head.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_blister_beetles_live\"><\/span>Where do blister beetles live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are common in <b>southern and eastern areas of the United States (Figure 1). Of the species that occur in Oklahoma, the most common is the striped blister beetle (Epicauta occidentalis).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pop_a_blister_beetle_bite\"><\/span>Can you pop a blister beetle bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister Beetle Bite Treatment If a blister beetle is encountered, <b>do not crush it. Instead, gently remove it. Most cases of exposure are not life threatening and do not result in permanent skin damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_beetle_bites_you\"><\/span>What to do if a beetle bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister Beetle Bite Treatment If a blister beetle is encountered, <b>do not crush it. Instead, gently remove it. Most cases of exposure are not life threatening and do not result in permanent skin damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_beetle_blisters\"><\/span>How do you treat beetle blisters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gently wash the area with soap and water.<\/b><b>Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling. If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_a_blister_beetle\"><\/span>What color is a blister beetle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are common in <b>southern and eastern areas of the United States (Figure 1). Of the species that occur in Oklahoma, the most common is the striped blister beetle (Epicauta occidentalis).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_blister_beetles\"><\/span>How do you treat blister beetles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance. There are several species of blister beetles in the U.S. Size: Blister beetles are softbodied beetles that range in size from 1 to 2.5 cm in length. Color: Adults range in color from an <b>ash gray to bright yellow with black stripes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_blister_beetles_found_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where are blister beetles found in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are common in <b>southern and eastern areas of the United States (Figure 1). Of the species that occur in Oklahoma, the most common is the striped blister beetle (Epicauta occidentalis). This beetle has several black and orange stripes along the back (Figure 2).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blister_beetles_live_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Do blister beetles live in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A family of large and distinctive beetles with fascinating lifecycles. <b>Eleven species are recorded from Britain, though five may now be extinct<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_blister_beetles_in_California\"><\/span>Are there blister beetles in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, <b>there are three major groups of blister beetles: Epicauta spp., Lytta spp., and Tegrodera spp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_pop_a_bug_bite_blister\"><\/span>Should I pop a bug bite blister?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you develop blisters after being bitten by an insect, <b>dont burst them because they may become infected. Blisters dont usually cause pain unless they rupture (burst) and expose the new skin underneath. If possible, use an adhesive bandage (plaster) to protect the blistered area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_blister_beetle_bite\"><\/span>What happens when blister beetle bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gently wash the area with soap and water.<\/b><b>Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling. If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_beetle\"><\/span>What happens if you get bitten by a beetle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A beetle bite can be painful, <b>causing swelling or a blister in the area it bit. Beetles usually feed on plants and they vary in color from yellow to gray. Some beetles that bite are long-horned beetles whose bite can cause temporary swelling for 3-48 hours accompanied by blisters and pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_beetle_bite_painful\"><\/span>Is beetle bite painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetle welts and blisters <b>can be painful, but the skin reaction isnt life-threatening to humans, and it doesnt typically cause permanent damage to the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_bite_is_serious\"><\/span>How do you know if a bite is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>a large area (around 10cm or more patch of skin) around the bite becomes red and swollen. you have symptoms of a wound infection, such as pus or increasing pain, swelling or redness. you have symptoms of a more widespread infection, such as a high temperature, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_beetle_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Is beetle poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blister beetles, sometimes called acid flies, belongs to the Meloidae family of beetles that secretes toxic Cantharidin, which is harmful to humans and livestock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_beetle_bites\"><\/span>How do you treat beetle bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister Beetle Bite Treatment If a blister beetle is encountered, <b>do not crush it. Instead, gently remove it. Most cases of exposure are not life threatening and do not result in permanent skin damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_blister_beetle_disease\"><\/span>What is blister beetle disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply to the affected area calamine lotion, baking soda paste, or 0.5% or 1% hydrocortisone cream. Do this several times a day until your symptoms go away. Take an anti-itch medicine (antihistamine) by mouth to reduce itching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Acid_fly_and_blister_beetle_same\"><\/span>Is Acid fly and blister beetle same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are one-half to one inch. long and have soft bodies. The head is broad and vertical. The section of the body between the head and the wings (prothorax) is narrower than the wings, and narrower than the head.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_they_called_blister_beetle\"><\/span>Why are they called blister beetle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blister beetles are common in <b>southern and eastern areas of the United States (Figure 1). Of the species that occur in Oklahoma, the most common is the striped blister beetle (Epicauta occidentalis).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Florida_have_blister_beetles\"><\/span>Does Florida have blister beetles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Several of the Florida blister beetles feed on cultivated plants. Species of Epicauta, particularly the margined blister beetle, E. funebris, and the striped blister beetle, E. vittata, often damage alfalfa, beet, potato, tomato, and other crops by defoliation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blister_beetles_live_in_California\"><\/span>Do blister beetles live in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, <b>there are three major groups of blister beetles: Epicauta spp., Lytta spp., and Tegrodera spp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blister_beetles_in_Georgia\"><\/span>Are blister beetles in Georgia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Georgia, blister beetles <b>may occur throughout the season, but usually are most abundant later in the summer from late July through October.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_blister_beetles_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Are there blister beetles in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blister beetles (family Meloidae) are found throughout Arizona. These beetles contain a defensive chemical (cantharidin) that may be harmful to humans and other animals. Blister beetles are often confused with other similar looking beetles that do not produce cantharidin.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens when blister beetle bites?How can you tell a blister beetle?Where do blister beetles live?Can you pop a blister beetle bite?What to do if a beetle bites you?How do you treat beetle blisters?What color is a blister beetle?How do you treat blister beetles?Where are blister beetles found in the US?Do blister&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145715\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}