Geographical and temporal distribution of Megalopygidae in the United States and Puerto Rico

Background: The venom of Megalopygidae caterpillars causes inflammation and pain. Understanding geographic and temporal variation in exposure will help physicians and the public understand when and where the species in this family may be encountered. Methods: Photographs uploaded by community scient...

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Main Authors: Emilio Peruzzi Sancio, Chris Alice Kratzer, John C. Carlson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Toxicon: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590171023000334