False Blister Beetle

Woodlands, gardens, and meadows, often found on flowers or near decaying wood

Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on damp, decaying wood

Active during the day, particularly during late spring and early summer. They are often seen congregate on flowers like hawthorn and buttercups.

They contain cantharidin, which can cause skin blistering if the beetle is crushed against the skin. They are beneficial pollinators to many plant species.