Large beetle (17-23 mm), endemic to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and islets, associated with the arid and semi-desert environments of the eastern Canary Islands.
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Guatiza in the North of Lanzarote still has fields of prickly pear cactus which was grown to harvest cochineal beetles and the brilliant red dye they produce, one of the main industries of the island before tourism.
What Happens if a Palo Verde Beetle Bites You? A bite from a Palo Verde beetle may cause slight pain and discomfort, but they aren't poisonous and won't cause serious harm. The chances of being bit by one are highly unlikely as they're not aggressive and prefer to avoid humans.