BMC Genomics, 2021 Background Meloidae (blister beetles) are known to synthetize cantharidin (CA), a toxic and defensive terpene mainly stored in male accessory glands (MAG) and emitted outward through reflex-bleeding. Recent progresses in understanding CA biosynthesis and
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Comparative mitogenome research revealed the phylogenetics and evolution of the superfamily Tenebrionoidea (Coleoptera: Polyphage). [PDF]
Ecol EvolDespite the worldwide distribution and rich diversity of the superfamily Tenebrionoidea, the knowledge of the mitochondrial genomes (mtgenome) characteristics of the superfamily is still very limited, and its phylogenetics and evolution remain unresolved.
Hu YJ +6 more
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The Endosymbiont Consortia of Two Cixiidae Planthoppers Reveal an Ancient Symbiosis With 'Candidatus Mirabilia Symbiotica'. [PDF]
Environ Microbiol RepMany insects harbour ancient beneficial endosymbionts that produce essential nutrients. Two planthopper species from the Cixiidae family harbour different tripartite endosymbiont consortia, including a previously unknown and likely ancient Gammaproteobacterium in addition to Karelsulcia and Vidania.
Dittmer J +6 more
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Chemosensory System Decoding: Transcriptome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Olfactory Genes in <i>Lytta sifanica</i>. [PDF]
Ecol EvolLytta sifanica (Coleoptera: Meloidae), a species of significant economic importance, is renowned for its production of the toxic compound cantharidin. In this research, Zhou and colleagues collected specimens of this insect and identified seventy olfactory‐related genes through transcriptomic analysis of adult antennae in L. sifanica. Sequence homology
Zhou F +9 more
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Antiparasitic properties of cantharidin and the blister beetle berberomeloe majalis (Coleoptera: Meloidae) [PDF]
Toxins, 2019 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 poisonous Meloidae, or ...
Andrés, Maria Fe +5 more
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Light and Electron Microscope Observations of the Male Reproductive Organs of Adult Julodis ehrenbergii Laporte (Coleoptera, Buprestidae). [PDF]
Microsc Res TechThis study is about the male reproductive organs of Julodis ehrenbergii. To determine morphological and histological characters was used light and scanning electron microscopy were used. The investigation revealed testes, vasa deferentia, accessory glands, and ductus ejaculatorius structures.
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An Enigmatic Cretaceous Beetle in Kachin Amber With Tentative Affinities to Pythidae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionoidea). [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe describe and illustrate a new tenebrionoid beetle from mid‐Cretaceous Kachin amber, Glyphonotum hsiaoi gen. et sp. nov. Based on morphological comparison and phylogenetic analyses, we tentatively place Glyphonotum in the extant family Pythidae, representing the first Mesozoic fossil of this family.
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Animals, 2021 True blister beetles (genus Epicauta, family Meloidae) produce cantharidin, which can cause toxicosis in humans and animals. Some recent reports suggest that poisoning by the blister beetle has occurred in the Mediterranean part of Slovenia, which has ...
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The first complete 3D reconstruction of a Spanish fly primary larva (Lytta vesicatoria, Meloidae, Coleoptera). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 The first detailed anatomical study of a primary larva of Meloidae is presented. Thereby techniques such as three-dimensional reconstructions, microtome sections, SEM (scanning electronic microscopy) and CLSM (confocal laser scanning microscopy) are ...
Si-Qin Ge +6 more
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Male-Biased Adult Mortality in the Great Bustard Is Consistent With High Reproductive Costs and Aggravated by Anthropogenic Impact. [PDF]
Ecol EvolAnnual survival of great bustards (Otis tarda) was lower in males than in females, with minimum values just after the mating and incubation period, respectively, a pattern that is consistent with the reproductive cost hypothesis. Survival was lower in Madrid, a highly anthropized region (males: 0.874, females: 0.931), than in Villafáfila, where good ...
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