Mitogenomics and hidden‐trait models reveal the role of phoresy and host shifts in the diversification of parasitoid blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.16390
Abstract: Changes in life history traits are often considered speciation triggers and can have dramatic effects on the evolutionary history of a lineage. Here, we examine the consequences of changes in two life history traits, host‐type… read more here.
Keywords: diversification; blister beetles; host shifts; meloidae ... See more keywords
The false-blister beetles (Coleoptera, Oedemeridae) of Oman with the description of a new species.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5162.4.6
Abstract: This paper is the first to deal with the false-blister beetle of the sultanate of Oman: it provides an overview of the biogeography of the country and an annotated checklist of the eight known species,… read more here.
Keywords: coleoptera oedemeridae; beetles coleoptera; blister beetles; false blister ... See more keywords
Male Accessory Glands of Blister Beetles and Cantharidin Release: A Comparative Ultrastructural Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13020132
Abstract: Simple Summary Meloidae, also called blister beetles, are known to actively produce cantharidin, a toxic terpene with a defensive function that is released externally by reflex bleeding, and that is also stored in large quantities… read more here.
Keywords: accessory glands; blister beetles; male accessory; beetles cantharidin ... See more keywords
Antiparasitic Properties of Cantharidin and the Blister Beetle Berberomeloe majalis (Coleoptera: Meloidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins11040234
Abstract: Cantharidin (CTD) is a toxic monoterpene produced by blister beetles (Fam. Meloidae) as a chemical defense against predators. Although CTD is highly poisonous to many predator species, some have evolved the ability to feed on… read more here.
Keywords: blister beetles; berberomeloe majalis; beetle; berberomeloe ... See more keywords