Four cases of exogenous acral pigmentation related to a darkeling beetle (coleoptera: tenebrionidae: blaps)

Abstract

Beetle (coleoptera) is the largest insect order colonizing all continents 1-2. Most of the beetles synthesize hemolymph containing several chemicals used as signals or defensive secretions against predators 2. Coleoptera body fluids can accidentally come into contact with humans' skin and induce dermatitis. Skin contact with the beetles commonly causes blistering skin eruption 3.

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