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‘Acid Bugs’ Linked to Cases of Severe Skin Reactions in Northern China

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‘Acid Bugs’ Linked to Cases of Severe Skin Reactions in Northern China

A rove beetle on a leaf. Shutterstock

Cases of severe skin reactions associated with rove beetles have emerged across Shandong Province in China, alarming both local authorities and the public.

The insects, commonly referred to as “flying sulfuric acid” in Chinese and known internationally as the “acid bug,” secrete a potent toxin called pederin, which can cause severe reactions when it comes into contact with human skin.

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