Functional studies of McSTE24, McCYP305a1, and McJHEH, three essential genes act in cantharidin biosynthesis in the blister beetle (Coleoptera: Meloidae)
Y Huang, L Shen, F Du, Z Wang… - Journal of Insect …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Cantharidin is a toxic defensive substance secreted by most blister beetles when attacked. It
has been used to treat many complex diseases since ancient times and has recently …
has been used to treat many complex diseases since ancient times and has recently …
Contributions to the Knowledge of Nemognathinae (Coleoptera: Meloidae) from China
S Wang, Y Sun, L Lü, Z Pan - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Nemognathinae is notable for its high diversity in Meloidae, yet our
knowledge about its species in China remains restricted. Here, we describe a new genus …
knowledge about its species in China remains restricted. Here, we describe a new genus …