where do blister beetles range
There are more than 200 species of blister beetles, each varying in size, shape and color, but the most common is genus iEpicauta which commonly contaminates alfalfa hay causing toxicosis in horses. Blister beetles range from 0.5-1.5 inches in length and can be black, brown, gray or even yellow and black in color. Most have non-bulging eyes that follow the contour of their head, and the head is often bent downward. The legs are long, with claws on the tarsus that have blades, teeth or spines.