meloid

A noun referring to a type of beetle known for producing a secretion that causes blistering on the skin.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um tipo de besouro conhecido por secretar uma substância que causa bolhas na pele.

1. Blister beetle C2 formal scientific

   A beetle of the family Meloidae, known for producing a secretion called cantharidin that can cause blisters on the skin.

   • The meloid beetle is often found in fields and gardens.
   • Handling a meloid can result in painful skin blisters.
   • Farmers are cautious of meloids because they can harm livestock.

   🇵🇹besouro-bolha

   Sinônimos: blister beetle