…Species such as the false longhorn beetle Xanthochroa waterhousei (illustration) become active around sunset and also fly to lights. Many members of this family secrete a poisonous liquid called cantharidine. If this liquid comes into contact with the skin, it can cause a blistering dermatitis, hence the English name. … *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "cantharidine" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…アオカミキリモドキXanthochroa waterhousei(イラスト)などは日没ごろより活動し,灯火にも飛来する。この科にはカンタリジンcantharidineと呼ばれる毒液を出すものが少なくない。この液は皮膚につくと水疱性皮膚炎を起こすことがあり,英名もこれによる。… ※「cantharidine」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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