cantharis is a large genus of soldier beetles in the family cantharidae with narrow and soft elytra .

the poisonous spanish fly is superficially similar and is associated with the scientific name cantharis vesicatoria .

it is also sometimes called " cantharis " in the vernacular , but it is actually unrelated to cantharis and is not a member of the cantharidae at all .

it was classified there erroneously until johan christian fabricius corrected its name in his systema entomologiae in 1775 .

he reclassified the spanish fly in the new genus lytta as lytta vesicatoria .

it belongs to the family meloidae .

cantharis

cantharis <EOT> . . . 202 cantharis 200 cantharis ssneas 206 cantharis albida 207 cantharis aszelianus 206 cantharis atrata 206 cantharis cinerea 206 cantharis marginata 206 cantharis nuttalli 206 cantharis politus 206 cantharis vesicatoria 200 cantharis . . .

cystitis is treated with 30c of homeopathic cantharis every half hour , with up to six doses . minor burns are treated with 30c of cantharis every 15 minutes for four doses . blisters are treated with 6c of cantharis four times a day until the pain disappears . burns may be treated locally with water containing a few drops of cantharis tincture . shingles may be treated with an ointment made with 3x of cantharis .

cantharis is available in a multi - dose tube , with approx . 80 pellets .

the following are the main indications for cantharis . [ 2 ] , [ 3 ]

clarke , john henry . " cantharis . " a dictionary of practical materia medica . urltoken .

the map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «cantharis» in the different countries .

of the word «cantharis» during the past 500 years . its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cantharis» appears in digitalised printed sources in english between the year 1500 and the present day .

" cantharis . " gale encyclopedia of alternative medicine . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken

cantharis i jnnaeus 1758 tekphoms schaeffer 1 766 d«to»0d ? . r motschulsky 1860 orcj & d motschulsky 1860 absidiella wittmer 1972 subgenus cantharis ( sensu stricto ) linnaeus 1758 subgenus cyrtomoptila motschulsky 1 860 twenty - two . . .

excessive doses of cantharis may cause symptoms of cantharidin toxicity including burning pain , vomiting , and frequent urge to urinate .

the belladonna , phosphorus , mercurius , sepia , and sulphur homeopathic remedies may be used to complement the activity of cantharis . homeopathic remedies that serve as antidotes are aconite , apis , camphora , kali nit . , and pulsatilla . cantharis serves as an antidote for the homeopathic remedies alcohol , camphora , and vinegar . homeopathic coffea and cantharis are incompatible .

the inflammatory action of cantharis is always intense , and violently destructive in its character , so that it may be indicated in gangrene of any organ or part , following any inflammatory disease . of other sexual diseases cantharis may be . . .

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another vehement drug of storm and stress , tamed by hahnemann , till it acts as veritable oil on the waters , is cantharis . cantharis is very like lilium tigrinum in some of its symptoms , mental and physical , and very unlike in others .

cantharis is a homeopathic remedy that contains a toxic substance called cantharidin from the insect lytta vesicatoria , commonly known as the spanish fly or blister beetle . people use cantharis topically to heal burns and blisters , and orally to treat bladder inflammation ( cystitis ) . although homeopathic remedies are greatly diluted and generally not associated with side effects , high concentrations of cantharis are poisonous . people should only buy cantharis from a reputable homeopathic practitioner and should not use higher - strength concentrations than those provided in the standard homeopathic remedy .

cantharis is a homeopathic remedy obtained from the insect lytta vesicatoria ; common names are spanish fly or blister beetle . this beetle lives on honeysuckle and olive trees in western asia and southern europe . it is bright green and about 0 . 5 in ( 1 . 3 cm ) in length . other names for cantharis include : cantharis vesicator , n . o . insecta , and coleoptera .

below are the strongest indications ( i . e . symptoms ) of cantharis in traditional homeopathic usage , not reviewed by the fda .

green , j . w . 1940 . taxonomic studies in cantharis ( coleoptera : cantharidae ) . entomologica americana 20 : 159 - 217

homeopathic remedies are chosen based upon the specific set of symptoms and traits displayed by each patient . in general , cantharis is used to treat conditions characterized by burning pain and strong thirst but no urge to drink . conditions for which cantharis is indicated will typically worsen rapidly .

the active principe of the cantharis , or spanish fly , a volatile , acrid , bitter solid , crystallizing in four - sided prisms .

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but apply tincture cantharis 6x over the affected part and it will reduce the burning pain . if it evaporates , the tincture can be applied again . if you do not have tincture cantharis 6x , you may heat some alcohol ( brandy , whiskey , etc . ) and apply it .

mckey - fender , d . 1950 . notes on cantharis iii . pan - pacific entomologist 26 : 25 - 33 , 61 - 79 .

cantharis is typically used for disorders involving the mucous membranes , especially in the urinary tract and to a lesser degree the gastrointestional and respiratory systems .

from english to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation ; where the essential translation unit is the word «cantharis» in english .

traugott m . 2003 . the prey spectrum of larval and adult cantharis species in arable land : an electrophoretic approach . pedobiologia 47 : 161 - 169 .

cantharis is also used to treat burns or skin conditions that resemble burns . it is used for sunburn , blisters , skin eruptions , and insect bites . symptoms associated with burns for which cantharis is indicated include blister formation , searing pain , and relief upon application of a cold compress . this remedy can relieve the pain associated with second or third degree burns . cantharis is indicated for blisters that are burning and itching and feel better upon application of a cold compress .

cantharis vesicatoria ( canth . ) is available from our online store as a single remedy , and as part of the following complex ( combination remedy ) : burns .

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large doses of cantharis or a cantharis remedy that is not properly diluted can also cause severe gastrointestinal effects . these may include abdominal pain , burning sensations in the throat and mouth , difficulty swallowing , severe vomiting and diarrhea . cantharidin is caustic , and when it is not diluted properly it can cause inflammation , erosion and hemorrhage in the upper gastrointestinal tract .

homeopathy treats a person ' s whole being , mental and physical . the patient who needs cantharis can be confused and have odd ideas , may be maniacal and demonstrate raging fury or sexual frenzy , or may loose consciousness . the cantharis patient may be restless and excitable . he or she may be extremely thirsty but have difficulty swallowing . also , the patient may have no appetite and a strong avoidance of food . other mental problems that can be treated with cantharis include : excessive desire for sex ( nymphomania ) , severe anxiety , screaming , querulousness ( constant complaining ) , and insolence ( being overbearing ) .

ray calls the male of this species scarabaeus lampyris sordide nigricans corpore longo angusto , five cicindela mas 5 and the other , or female , cicindela impennis five foemina . cantharis elytris nigrieantihas , thoraee rahro , nigra tnaczzla .

effective cure of urinary calculi have been prescribed by practitioners in unani system of medicine [ 47 ] , while in homoeopathic system of medicine , berberis vulgaris , cantharis spp . , and lycopodium spp . are being use .

cantharis is characterized by a violent and aggressive action on the tissues . it is used mainly in disorders involving the mucous membranes , especially in the urinary tract , and to a lesser extent the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems . [ 1 ]

cantharis . vesicatoria . this drug - personality is by no means limited to urinary complaints only in its scope , but the fact is that other complaints of other systems must also be attended with the characteristic urinary symptoms for the . . .

homeopathic canthous is prepared from the entire beetle , dried and powdered . it is commercially available as a homeopathic liquid or tablet . because of the toxic nature of cantharis , the tincture ( an alcoholic extract ) requires a doctor ' s prescription .

large doses of cantharidin ( the poison produced by the spanish fly found in cantharis ) can cause a burning pain in the stomach and throat , difficulty swallowing , violent vomiting , diarrhea , frequent urges to urinate , and possibly convulsions and coma .

when taken orally in excessive amounts , cantharis may provide toxic levels of cantharidin . cantharidin can cause burning pain in the urinary tract , frequent urges to urinate , kidney damage and kidney failure . some individuals consume excessive amounts of cantharis or take illegal higher - strength substances because spanish fly has traditionally been used as a sexual stimulant . it also can result in priapism , a condition involving a painful erection lasting for several hours . priapism should be considered a medical emergency because it can lead to permanent damage .

the spanish fly produces a toxic substance called cantharidin . cantharidin is a strong poison that primarily affects the urinary tract and causes burning pain and vomiting . cantharidian is caustic and causes skin blistering . since homeopathy is based on the law of similars , a doctrine that says to treat a symptom with a diluted remedy that produces the same symptom is stronger amounts , this homeopathic remedy is used for illnesses that have burning pain as a symptom . because cantharis is a member of the animal kingdom , its activity excites the passions of animals . as such , cantharis is indicated for anger that is very severe with fits of rage . likewise , cantharis is indicated for conditions of the body that are extreme , ie . pain that is stabbing , burning , and sharp .

was attracted to light . . . . . related to lampyridae but unable to produce light . . . biological control agent of number of pests hence highly desirable , . . adults important predators of aphids . . . minor pollinators . . . possibly cantharis sp .

a bee - i the cantharis vesicatoria in shape though carrot root ; cholesterin . lfiower . ) the flowers of carthamus tlnc _ . of an undetermined species of canna , known by the french name tous lea mois . it possesses the chemical properties of . . .

a major revision of rhagonycha , as a subgenus of cantharis , was done by green ( 1940 ) . brown ( 1940 ) described three new species of arctic podabrus ( now belonging to dichelotarsus ) and green ( 1947 , 1948 ) added further contributions concerning that genus . mckey - fender ( 1950 ) partly revised cantharis ( now belonging to atalantycha and rhaxonycha ) . however , since those publications , the former genus cantharis has been divided into five different genera : atalantycha ( kazantsev 2005 ) , cantharis , pacificanthia ( kazantsev 2001 ) , rhagonycha ( fender 1971 ) and rhaxonycha ( ramsdale 2002 ) . more recently , dichelotarsus , described by motschulsky in 1860 , and long considered as a subgenus of podabrus in europe , was restored by kasantsev ( 1992 ) . fender ( 1951 ) produced a major contribution concerning malthodes that included all eastern north american species . trypherus , then newly discovered in canada , was revised by fender ( 1960 ) . finally , green ( 1966 ) revised silis ( including the species now in ditemnus ) , described many new species , but none in our area . downie and arnett ( 1996 ) provided keys and brief descriptions of northeastern north american species .

the taxonomy of cantharidae is relatively well known in canada and the united states due to the extensive work of kenneth m . fender , dorothy mckey - fender and john w . green . cantharis , the nominate genus , was described by linnaeus in 1758 with c . fusca as the type species . cantharis rufa and c . livida ( both introduced in north america ) were among the first species of the family to be named by linnaeus . thomas say described 12 cantharids under the name cantharis between 1823 and 1835 ( say 1823 , 1825 , 1835 ) . during much of the 19th century , the name «cantharidae» was used for beetles now included in the family meloidae . the first nearctic revision of the family was done by leconte in 1851 who also described many species of telephorus , which were then assigned to the subfamily telephorinae of the larger family lampyridae , but which are now included in cantharis and related genera . leconte described many species of podabrus between 1850 and 1881 ( leconte 1850 , 1866a , 1866b , 1881 ) , as well as some species of malthinus and malthodes ( sometimes as malthinus ) . fall ( 1928 ) revised podabrus and described many new species . all the primary types of leconte and fall are at the museum of comparative zoology , were photographed and are available at urltoken .

the intense urge to urinate and burning pain are key symptoms for cantharis . cantharis is indicated for the patient who experiences rapid and intense inflammation of the urinary system . there is lower abdominal and lower back pain . the severe burning pain associated with the urinary tract makes the patient afraid to urinate . there is a frequent and urgent need to urinate , however , only small amounts ( drops ) of urine are passed . the urine may contain blood . the patient may experience hydrophobia ( fear of water ) and , although extremely thirsty , cannot drink water or even tolerate seeing or hearing water . a severe , stabbing headache may be present and the patient may avoid bright light .

cantharis vesicatoria ( canth . ) is prepared from an iridescent green beetle which contains cantharidin , a toxic blistering agent which , in small amounts , has also been used as an aphrodisiac . be warned though , deaths have occurred from its use . in safe homeopathic potencies , however , it is a remedy for inflammation of the mucous or serous membrane , mainly those of the urinary tract , but the respiratory or gastrointestinal membranes may also be affected . symptoms emerge rapidly . inflammations produce intense cutting or burning pains and membranes blister or ulcerate . bright lights or reflective surfaces such as mirrors irritate , and coffee worsens the symptoms . cantharis vesicatoria ( canth . ) has also been used for types of mania .

homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on homeopathic principles and after a detailed case taking . the prescription recommendations below are provided only as a guide . it is always recommended to consult with a naturopathic doctor or homeopathic practitioner prior to taking any homeopathic remedies , especially if your health is compromised or if your symptoms do not resolve in a timely fashion . the general recommendations for cantharis include : [ 4 ]

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cantharis is primarily used to treat cystitis , which is inflammation of the urinary bladder because of infection or irritation . it is also used to treat burns and blisters . spanish fly was traditionally used as an aphrodisiac ( increases sexual desire ) . it was also used to remove warts , treat baldness , increase loss of fluids ( acting as a diuretic ) , and for rheumatic problems ( inflammation and degeneration of the joints ) .

cantharidae is found in a wide variety of habitats . over the last 20 years , we sampled hundreds of forest stands throughout the province of quebec . based on these studies and on specimen labels from various collections , we can categorize podabrus and dichelotarsus as general forest dwellers . atalantycha and silis were mostly found in hardwood forests and pacificanthia in conifer forests . rhagonycha is more diversified in hardwood and pine forests , marshes and shrubby areas . cantharis and chauliognathus are common in grasslands and forb fields . malthodes is common in mixed and conifer forests in eastern north america .

cantharids are widely distributed in north america north of mexico . atalantycha , which contains three species , is found only in eastern north america . rhagonycha , podabrus , dichelotarsus and cantharis are widely distributed , with the former two genera being more diversified in the east and dichelotarsus more highly diversified west of the rocky mountains . silis and ditemnus are more diversified in southwestern north america . the large genus malthodes is mostly diversified in western and southern north america , with relatively few species in the northeast . members of chauliognathus are mainly found in the south with only two species in canada .

and causing a frenzied delirium , simulating hydrophobia symptoms ( anagallis . ) puerperal convulsions . produces most violent inflammation of the whole gastro - intestinal canal , especially lower bowel . oversensitiveness of all parts . irritation . raw , burning pains . hemorrhages . intolerable , constant urging to urinate is most characteristic . gastric , hepatic and abdominal complaints that are aggravated by drinking coffea cruda coffee . gastric derangements of pregnancy . dysuria , with other complaints . increases secretion of mucous membranes , tenacious mucus . the inflammations cantharis produces ( bladder , kidneys , ovaries , meninges , pleuritic and pericardial membranes ) are usually associated with bladder irritation .

abstractthe following taxonomic or nomenclatural changes are proposed : themus ( s . str . ) regalis ( gorham , 1889 ) , nom . rest . ; themus ( s . str . ) scutulatus wittmer , 1983 = themus ( s . str . ) hmong kazantsev , 2007 , syn . n . ; themus ( telephorops ) coelestis ( gorham , 1889 ) = themus violetipennis wang & yang , 1992 , syn . n . ; themus ( telephorops ) uniformis wittmer , 1983 , stat . n . = themus ( telephorops ) cribripennis wittmer , 1983 , syn . n . ; themus ( haplothemus ) licenti pic , 1938 , stat . rev . , resurrected from synonymy with themus coriaceipennis ( fairmaire , 1889 ) ; lycocerus aenescens ( fairmaire , 1889 ) = lycocerus tcheonanus ( pic , 1922 ) , syn . n . ; lycocerus asperipennis ( fairmaire , 1891 ) = lycocerus wangi ( švihla , 2004 ) , syn . n . ; lycocerus borneoensis nom . n . for athemellus atricolor ( wittmer , 1972 ) ; lycocerus bilineatus ( wittmer , 1995 ) = lycocerus amplus ( wittmer , 1995 ) , syn . n . ; lycocerus fairmairei nom . n . et stat . rev . for athemus dimidiaticrus ( fairmaire , 1889 ) , originally in telephorus , resurrected from synonymy with lycocerus orientalis ( gorham , 1889 ) ; lycocerus confossicollis ( fairmaire , 1891 ) , comb . n . hereby transferred from cantharis = lycocerus multiimpressus ( wittmer , 1997 ) , syn . n . ; lycocerus inopaciceps ( pic , 1926 ) = athemus ( athemellus ) bimaculicollis ( švihla , 2005 ) , syn . n . ; lycocerus nigratus nom . n . for lycocerus nigricolor ( wittmer , 1972 ) , originally in podabrinus ; lycocerus plebejus ( kiesenwetter , 1874 ) = lycocerus brunneonotaticeps ( pic , 1922 ) , syn . n . = cantharis rufonotaticeps pic , 1921 syn . n . ; lycocerus swampingatus ( pic , 1916 ) , comb . n . , hereby transferred from cantharis . the neotypes of themus violetipennis wang & yang , 1992 and athemus ( s . str . ) maculithorax wang & yang , 1992 are designated respectively .

compare : cantharis - ( glomerular nephritis ) . the immediate pharmacological action of cantharidin is irritability of the capillaries , rendering the passage of nutritive fluids through them less difficult . this is most marked in the capillaries of the kidneys . the increase of blood sugar coincident with the glomerular nephritis appears to be a valuable observation . vesicaria vesicaria - ( urinary and kidney remedy . smarting , burning sensation along urethra and in bladder with frequent desire to void urine often with strangury . cystitis irritable bladder . tincture 5 - 10 drop doses ) . fuschina coloring substance used in adulteration of wine ( cortical nephritis with albuminuria , 6th - thirtieth potency redness of ears , mouth , swollen gums ; deep , red urine ; red , profuse diarrhoea , with severe abdominal pains ) . androsace lactea ( urinary troubles , diuretic ; dropsy ) . apis mel apis ; ars . ; mercurius corrosivus merc . cor .

though species are well defined taxonomically , existing keys for many genera can be used only for identifying males . some characters used in the previously published keys were complex and confusing , making identification of many species difficult . as an example , green ( 1940 ) only used claws of the first pair of legs of males in rhagonycha ( as cantharis ) to separate many species because of the great variability of this character . however , for many species , according to our data , males usually represent about 20 % of the adult population and not more than 1 % in rhagonycha fraxini . in such cases , the available identification keys are almost useless for separating most specimens . for that reason , we decided to use the claws of the metathoracic legs of both sexes , which are similar and less variable but , combined with other characters , like the front margin of the clypeus , elytral pilosity and pronotum shape , help to separate all species in both sexes . we hope that this publication will help students , amateurs , technicians and entomologists to easily identify most species , including female specimens .

while above self - limiting or acute complaints are suitable for home treatment , see your healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or fail to improve . chronic or persistent complaints , which may or may not be mentioned above , require a different treatment and dosage protocol so are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results .

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homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the basis that in a tiny dilution like cures like , so while the very dilute homeopathic remedy may help , the raw product is often best avoided .

worse , from touch , or approach , urinating , drinking cold water or coffea cruda coffee .

stomach ; burning sensation of oesophagus and stomach ( carb . ) disgust for everything - drink , food , tobacco

nymphomania ( platinum metallicum plat . ; hyoscyamus niger hyos . ; lachesis lach . ; stramonium stram . ) puerperal metritis , with inflammation of bladder

pain in glans ( prunus ; pareira brava pareira . ) priapism in gonorrhoea .

at certain time of day or night ; from 3 p . m . ; lasting 12 hours ( recurring every third day )

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taking cantharadin can cause abnormal blood clotting , which might result in clots that block blood vessels and the blood flow to vital organs . this abnormal clotting activity eventually decimates the supply of clotting proteins , leading to a reversal of the situation where the individual becomes at risk for severe bleeding . signs include excessive bleeding from even minor injuries , vomiting blood , rectal bleeding , vaginal bleeding and copious blood in the urine . cantharadin has also been associated with seizures and cardiac abnormalities .

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the soldier beetles ( cantharidae ) are rather flat , straight sided and soft - bodied species . they are normally quite colorful , e . g . red and black , hence the common name of the family . there are phytophagous as well as predacious species . the latter prey on aphids , caterpillars and other soft - bodied small insects . they supplement their diet with nectar and pollen . worldwide approx . 4500 species are known , in germany 86 species have been recorded . the small to medium - sized beetles are usually found in forests , on meadows and in gardens . a number of species can visits flowers and blossoms . the larvae feed on small insects , snails and worms . occasionally they can be observed during winter crawling in the snow .

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germany , hessen , bad hersfeld : ottrau , ca . 300 - 400m asl . , 03 . 06 . 2013

ne - germany , brandenburg : vic . doberlug - kirchhain , ca . 50m asl . , 27 . 05 . 2012

germany , hessen , bad hersfeld : ottrau , ca . 300 - 400m asl . , 10 . 06 . 2012

central germany , n - hesse , vic . niedenstein : altenburg , 300 - 450m asl . , 14 . 10 . 2016

germany , hessen : vic . kassel ( brasselsberg - dönche ) ca . 180 - 250m asl . , 21 . 05 . 2015

germany , bavaria , regensburg , vic . nittendorf : alpinen steig , 10 . 05 . 2014

most species emerge in spring or summer and adults are short lived . they are among the most active flying beetles ( ramsdale 2002 ) . they are predominantly active during the day but they may stop activity if temperature becomes too hot ( ramsdale 2002 ) . many species are also active at night as they were collected in much higher numbers in pitlight traps than in passive pitfall traps ( hébert et al . , 2000 ) . being more exposed to predators on the surface of vegetation , they have developed an effective system of chemical defense ( dettner , 1987 ) . adults and larvae possess paired tergal glands that secrete repulsive compounds that serve to reduce their palatability to predators ( ramsdale , 2002 ) .

this review was prepared because cantharids were frequently captured in our research projects aimed to determine the impact of forestry practices on beetle diversity in canadian forests . we hope that the publication of a modern tool for identifying cantharid species will enhance interest on their study and thus increase our knowledge on their life history and ecology . this is strongly needed to help interpreting results in biodiversity projects and to improve our understanding of ecosystem functioning .

cantharids are easily distinguished from other beetles by their soft elytra and their head which is not completely concealed from above . a total of 473 species belonging to 25 genera have been described so far in north america north of mexico . mcnamara ( 1991 ) listed 126 species in canada and suggested that probably 25 undescribed or unrecorded species remained to be added to our fauna .

cantharid seasonality can also be overviewed on the basis of specimen labels . atalantycha can be found early in spring from april to may in canada . most cantharids ( podabrus , dichelotarsus , rhagonycha , malthodes ) are very active in june , with populations decreasing in july . however , silis , ditemnus and polemius are predominant in july and chauliognathus pensylvanicus is mostly seen in august and september .

this publication covers 114 described species that are found in eastern canada and northeastern united states , as defined by downie and arnett ( 1995 ) . the region covered includes newfoundland west to ontario , south to new jersey , pennsylvania , ohio , indiana , illinois and wisconsin . all known species found in manitoba and minnesota are also included as they bordered ontario .

all the types of leconte and fall were verified by the senior author . however , four species described by miskimen ( 1956 ) from ohio , three belonging to rhagonycha and one to dichelotarsus , have not been verified with the types and have not been incorporated into the key . two of these species were described from a single specimen and in one case from the female only . kazantsev’s ( 2004 ) list of cantharidae of the former ussr was checked in order to verify if some of our arctic species could be synonymised with some palearctic species . four species were suspected as potential synonyms and specimens of two palearctic species were borrowed from european museums to compare with our nearctic species ( the two other species could not be found ) .

most cantharid specimens in the canadian national collection , in ottawa , were examined . many specimens from quebec came from the biodiversity project led by christian hébert at the laurentian forestry centre . steve marshall from the university of guelph provided many specimens and some ecological data from ontario . reggie webster also provided specimens from new brunswick to complete the picture . claude chantal and michel racine gave a substantial number of specimens from quebec for identification or confirmation .

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an order of insects having the anterior pair of wings ( elytra ) hard and horny , and serving as coverings for the posterior pair , which are membranous , and folded transversely under the others when not in use . the mouth parts form two pairs of jaws ( mandibles and maxillæ ) adapted for chewing . most of the coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils .

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lines of the same label . e additional specimens are transliterated from chinese labels ,

( gorham , 1889 ) should be restated as the valid name for this species .

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” [ 4 . viii . 1988 \ leg . shu - yong wang ] .

( izas ) : neixiang , baoyunman , 21 . vii . 2001 , leg . fu - qiang

( nhmb ) : “dabieshan , 65km sw huoshan , 1400m , 21 . –24 .

( izas ) : hefeng , shayuan , 30 . vii . 1989 , leg .

( izas ) : jiulianshan , huangniushi , 19 . vi . 1975 , leg .

( izas ) : longnan , jiulianshan , 17 . vi . 1975 , leg . you - wei zhang .

( izas ) : sangzhi , tianpingshan , 700–1450m , 14 . viii . 1988 ,

1 . vi . 1960 , leg . fu - ji pu ; 11 spec . ( nhmb ) : “fukien , kuatun , 15 . viii . 1946 ,

tschung - sen leg . ” ; 5 spec . ( nhmb ) : “kuatun , 26 . vii . 1946” ; 6 spec . ( nhmb ) : same

data , 11 . vii . 1946 ; 5 spec . ( nhmb ) : same data , 16 . viii . 1946 ; 4 spec . ( nhmb ) :

( izas ) : longsheng , tianpingshan , 740m , 17 . vi . 1963 , leg .

( izas ) : maoershan , tongmujiang , 800m , 15 . vii . 1985 , leg .

ping , 1600m , 2 . viii . 2001 , leg . kang - zhen dong .

sent level , and neotype allows us to satisfy a better comparision . fortunately , a female

designated by wang and yang ( 1992 ) , was found in izas during our study . its mor

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vietnam ) in the aedeagus , except the dierence in the elytra coloration from the latter .

( mnhn ) : [ p ] “ibet \ tàtsiénloù \ m . f .

biet” , [ h ] “telephorus \ coriaceipennis \ n . sp . ” , [ h ] “emus ( s . str . ) \ coriaceipennis \

estry station , 1200m , 20 . vii . 2001 , leg . kang - zhen dong .

“szechuen , yao gi , nr mupin , 7400ft . , 15 . vii . 1929 , d . c . graham” ; 1

“mu san tsai , 10km nw weichow , 8700ft . , 26 . –28 . vi . 1933 , d . c . graham” ; 1

( izas ) : luding , xinxing , yanzigou , 1560m , 7 . viii . 2004 , leg . ming bai .

maire , 1889 ) by wittmer ( 1983a ) . however , examination of the holotypes of both

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it was described by meyrick in 1897 .

this species feeds on acacia decurrens forming an elongate three-sided chamber with silk .

the adults have a wingspan of 8-12mm .

ascalenia semnostola

ascalenia semnostola <EOT> ascalenia semnostola - urdu meaning and translation of ascalenia semnostola , translation , multiple word search ( seperate words with space ) , english to urdu machine translation of ascalenia semnostola and more .

ascalenia semnostola is a moth in the cosmopterigidae family . it was described by meyrick in 1897 . it was described from new south wales ( australia ) , but has also been recorded from south africa .

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this species feeds on acacia decurrens forming an elongate three - sided chamber with silk . the adults have a wingspan of 8 - 12mm .

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