Delimiting species boundaries is a complex challenge usually hindered by overlooked
morphological diversification or misinterpretation of geographically structured phenotypic …

In the order Coleoptera, cantharidin is produced by two families, Meloidae (true blister
beetles) and Oedemeridae (false blister beetles). Cantharidin is of veterinary and medical …

Flightless, phoretic insects of the tribe Meloini include several widespread species able to
inhabit both mainland and oceanic and continental islands. Relationships between phoretic …

Contribution to the knowledge of beetles (Insecta Coleoptera) of some protected areas of
Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria (Italy) Page 1 Biodiversity Journal, 2020, 11 (1): 85–254 …

Insects and products derived from them have been consistently used as medicinal resources
by human civilizations all over the world. The immunological, analgesic, antibacterial …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Beetles of the family Meloidae (blister beetles)
are often reported in pharmacological literature because of their content of cantharidin …

Large‐scale agricultural and tourism development are the main threats to biodiversity in
south‐eastern Spain. Species with low dispersal abilities, such as some endemic insects …

Se presenta un catálogo taxonómico de los representantes mexicanos de la familia
Meloidae que incluye un listado revisado de sinonimias, localidades típicas y registros …

[ES] La recopilación de los datos publicados, acompañada de la revisión de colecciones y
de observaciones de campo a lo largo de los últimos ocho años, permite registrar un total …

Defensive mechanisms in blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae) include a wide variety of
behavioral responses, chemical defense, and conspicuous external colorations. Although …