Lesión causada por Notiobia cupripennis Germar, 1824 (Coleoptera: Carabidae) a mujer en Chile central
Journal Title: REVISTA CHILENA DE ENTOMOLOGÍA - Year 2022, Vol 48, Issue 2
Abstract
Reports on injuries to human beings associated to the release of Carabidae defensive substances are infrequent. Herein we reported a case occurred in 2021 to a woman in Santiago, Chile, as far as we know, the first one reported in our country, in which a Notiobia cupripennis (Germar) (Carabidae: Harpalini) adult specimen was briefly trapped between her chest and the uncovered left thigh, causing her a locally burning sensation and acute pain. The injury evolved as a small chemical burning, as those caused by formic acid, the main component from Harpalini secretions. The injury almost disappeared after 25 days, with no permanent consequences to the affected person.
Authors and Affiliations
Tomislav Curkovic S. , Fernanda Morales L. , Mauricio Canals L.
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- EP ID EP710248
- DOI 10.35249/rche.48.2.22.22
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