Green blister beetle (likely cantharid beetle)

Adults occur on flowers, foliage, and walls near vegetation, especially in warm, dry regions. Larvae develop in soil or near solitary bee nests, depending on species.

Adults commonly eat pollen, nectar, or flowers; some feed on foliage. Larvae are specialized predators or nest associates, often consuming bee provisions or eggs.

Adults are active fliers and may be attracted to lights or buildings. Many blister beetles undergo complex metamorphosis, with mobile larvae locating host insect nests.

Meloid beetles can secrete cantharidin, which causes skin and eye irritation or blistering; avoid handling with bare hands. They contribute to pollination and natural regulation of other insects, though some species damage crops.