Envenomations in Humans Caused by the Venomous Beetle Onychocerus albitarsis: Observation of Two Cases in São Paulo State, Brazil

Abstract

Beetles (Coleoptera) are the most diverse group of animals in the world and occur in many environments. In Atlantic and Amazon rainforests, the scorpion-beetle Onychocerus albitarsis (Cerambycidae), can be found. It has venom glandules and inoculators organs in the antenna extremities. Two injuries in humans are reported, showing different patterns of skin reaction after the stings.