juraij Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juraij Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks Ralph, your quick ID led me to a lot of useful info. In what sense does they become dangerous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 The chemical defense of some species cause massive blisters which could be rather dangerous if ingested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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