English Dictionary

meloid

noun

(zoology) Any beetle of the taxonomic family Meloidae; a blister beetle.

The meloid is a type of beetle that is known for its bright colors and blistering defense mechanism.

意味（1）

(zoology) Any beetle of the taxonomic family Meloidae; a blister beetle.

Cantharidin is sometimes referred to as Spanish fly because of its derivation from adults of the large meloid Lytta vesicatoria that is commonly found in Spain; it is a potent vesicant with a putative function as an aphrodisiac.