Look what I found in my house, according to what I was able to discover, apparently it is the beetle popularly known as Cantárida or Spanish Fly. It is a member of the Coleoptera insect order and the Meloidae family, scientifically known as Lytta Vesicatoria.

This little friend usually lives in tropical and subtropical habitat, it is assumed that here in the American continent there are about 250 species of this same family. Varying in size from species to species, some specimens can measure up to 8 cm. Fortunately, this one that came to visit me is very small, measuring approximately 1.5 cm.

This beautiful insect throughout history has not only attracted attention for its attractive emerald green metallic color. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was used at a medicinal level, with the powder of the insect dissected and then pulverized preparing tinctures and oil, for topical use.

The extract of the Cantabrian insect is poisonous, however, its consumption in low doses became popular due to its aphrodisiac properties. Until in the 17th century, it was no longer used, as a result of the volume of deaths by poisoning, linked to its consumption. Well as you have been able to read this little friend brings them to you.

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