Over the course of their wildly successful proliferation across the earth, the insects as a
taxon have evolved enviable adaptations to their diverse habitats, which include adhesives …

Many active principles produced by animals, plants and microorganisms have been
employed in the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer. Among the …

Despite extensive study of poisonous and venomous organisms and the toxins they
produce, a review of the literature reveals inconsistency and ambiguity in the definitions of …

Caterpillars are the wormlike, larval forms of butterflies and moths of the insect order
Lepidoptera. Next to flies, lepidopterans are the most abundant arthropods with more than …

Caterpillars and moths (order Lepidoptera) are uncommonly recognized causes of adverse
cutaneous reactions, such as localized stings, papular dermatitis, and urticarial wheals …

Caterpillar envenomation is a global health threat in the 21st century. Every direct or indirect
contact with the urticating hairs of a caterpillar results in clinical manifestations ranging from …

Accidents with the caterpillar Lonomia obliqua are often associated with a coagulation
disorder and hemorrhagic syndrome in humans. In the present study, we have constructed …

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a complication of envenoming by contact with caterpillars of the
species Lonomia obliqua. A cohort study was conducted to evaluate development of acute …

Contact with the Lonomia caterpillar causes numerous accidents, especially in Venezuela
and the southern region of Brazil, where it is considered a public health problem. The …

Lepidoptera (moths, butterflies, and caterpillars) are an uncommon cause of adverse
reactions in humans. Most reactions to Lepidoptera are mild and self‐limited; however …