J juraij First Instar Aug 17, 2009 #2 Hi all, its been a long time since my last post. I hope you guys don't mind to help me elevate my little knowledge about this bug. Its quite rare (as claimed by the locals) and it's used in traditional medication. Thanks in advance.
Hi all, its been a long time since my last post. I hope you guys don't mind to help me elevate my little knowledge about this bug. Its quite rare (as claimed by the locals) and it's used in traditional medication. Thanks in advance.
Ralph Panchlora Aug 17, 2009 #3 It's some type of blister beetle (Meloidae). They are often used in traditional medicines, many of which are actually dangerous. The larvae tend to have strange food requirements, like grasshopper eggs or bee larvae.
It's some type of blister beetle (Meloidae). They are often used in traditional medicines, many of which are actually dangerous. The larvae tend to have strange food requirements, like grasshopper eggs or bee larvae.
J juraij First Instar Aug 18, 2009 #4 Thanks Ralph, your quick ID led me to a lot of useful info. In what sense does they become dangerous?
Thanks Ralph, your quick ID led me to a lot of useful info. In what sense does they become dangerous?
Allpet Roaches Administrator Staff member Administrator Aug 18, 2009 #5 The chemical defense of some species cause massive blisters which could be rather dangerous if ingested.
The chemical defense of some species cause massive blisters which could be rather dangerous if ingested.
