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

IF 3.6 Q2 TOXICOLOGY
Emilio Peruzzi Sancio , Chris Alice Kratzer , John C. Carlson
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Abstract

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 scientists to the iNaturalist database were reviewed and identified. GIS data points were used to model distribution of species based on geographic variables at the location of photographs for each group. Data on temporal abundance was also noted.

Results

Maps were created predicting the geographic range for 11 species of Megalopygidae. Peak larval abundance for the most abundant species, Megalopyge opercularis, was determined as September in the southeastern United States and October in south-central US.

Conclusion

Geographic and temporal distributions, based on community science observations, allow for more accurate predictions on the likelihood of encountering venomous Megalopygidae caterpillars.

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美国和波多黎各 Megalopygidae 的地理和时间分布情况
背景Megalopygidae毛虫的毒液会引起炎症和疼痛。方法对社区科学家上传到 iNaturalist 数据库的照片进行审查和识别。根据每组照片拍摄地点的地理变量,使用 GIS 数据点建立物种分布模型。结果绘制了预测 11 种巨蜥科动物地理分布的地图。最丰富的物种 Megalopyge opercularis 的幼虫丰度高峰期被确定为美国东南部的 9 月和美国中南部的 10 月。
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Toxicon: X
Toxicon: X Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Toxicology
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