Abstract Background Meloidae (blister beetles) are known to synthetize cantharidin (CA). a toxic and defensive terpene mainly stored in male accessory glands (MAG) and emitted outward through reflex-bleeding. Recent progresses in understanding CA biosynthesis and production organ(s) in Meloidae have been made. but the way in which self-protection is achieved from the hazardous accumul... https://smokeaers.shop/product-category/adapters/