Saddleback Caterpillar Acharia stimulea (Clemens) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Limacodidae)

Acharia stimulea is best known as a medically significant species. Its spines are strong, acutely pointed, and hollow. They embed deeply into tissue and break off and can interrupt healing as the protoplasm from the venom glands dries into the tissue area. The venom itself can cause a systemic condi...

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Main Authors: Christopher S. Bibbs, J. Howard Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-04-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119764
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