Entomological Surveillance and Cantharidin Concentrations in <i>Mylabris variabilis</i> and <i>Epicauta rufidorsum</i> Blister Beetles in Slovenia

Entomological Surveillance and Cantharidin Concentrations in <i>Mylabris variabilis</i> and <i>Epicauta rufidorsum</i> Blister Beetles in Slovenia

True blister beetles (genus <i>Epicauta</i>, 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 never been reported before. D...

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Main Authors: Breda Jakovac-Strajn, Diana Brozić, Gabrijela Tavčar-Kalcher, Janja Babič, Tomi Trilar, Modest Vengust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cantharidin toxicosis
LC-MS/MS
blister beetle
meloidae
forage contamination
horse
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/1/220

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