Did you know Ants seedlings.

Nursery ants or insects Tomcat (scientific name: Paederus littoralis), also called Rove Beetles (Rove Beetle) or by the name of Charlie county Ants Kayap or in Indonesia, is the main group of segmented animals (arthropods) are included in the large family of beetles (Staphylinidae) , primarily distinguished by the short length of the protective cover wing ("sheathed wing") that left more than half of their abdomen open. With more than 46,000 species in the thousands of generations, this group is the second largest family of beetles after Curculionidae (actual beetle). These insects belong to a group of ancient insects, the insects tomcat known fossils from the Triassic Age or destruction of life on Earth about 200 million years ago.

Anatomy.

As might be expected for such a large family of beetles, there is considerable variation among species. The size ranges from 1 to 35 mm (1.5 inches), with most in the range of 2-8 mm, and generally elongated shape, with some insects tomcat rounded like an egg. Dark yellow body at the top, bottom abdomen (belly) and dark-colored head. Antenna beetle usually 11 segmented and filiform, with moderate clubbing in several generations of beetles. Normally, these beetles seen crawling around the region by hiding its wings and upon first glance it is more like an ant. If disturbed or threatened, the beetle will raise part of the abdomen so that he looks like a scorpion to scare the enemy.

Pemerian.

Tomcat does not bite or sting. Tomcat will automatically discharge when in contact or come into contact with human skin directly. Gravity, Tomcat will discharge this poison on items such as clothing, towels, or other objects. At certain insects, are suspected of fluid 12 times more powerful than cobra venom. Haemolymph fluid or toxin is referred to as 'aederin' (C24H43O9N) [8]. If it has been exposed to dermatitis, immediately clean sheets, handkerchiefs, towels, clothes or objects that allegedly exposed to toxins tomcat. Contact with these beetles when lying down or sleeping, destroy the body or brushing with dirty fingers will cause conjunctivitis and severe skin diseases that are recognized as 'dermatitis linearis', 'aederus (rove beetle / Staphylinidae) dermatitis'. If you see the Tomcat perched on hand, do not push or killed as deadly mosquitoes or other small insects. Tomcat should be blown up to go, or taken with care using hand tools or covered in plastic and dumped into a safe place. After that washing hands with soap and repeat again. If you can spray it with insecticide insects and removed without having to touch it directly. Indeed, this insect is a friend of the farmer as it is a natural predator for leafhoppers, one of the pests that became the main enemy of farmers. Tomcat is a group of agricultural insects, but in the last 3 to 4 years reported any health problems in humans caused by the insect.

Prevention.

Close the windows and turn off the lights when not in use because Tomcat like bright places. Do not wear revealing clothes to avoid direct contact with Tomcat. Mosquito netting should be given a window so that Tomcat can not enter. Be careful if you have small children who like to play near the plant and remove the plant from the house when the conditions are not maintained as it could potentially become a hotbed Tomcat.

Treatment.

If the skin is exposed to toxins Insect Tomcat immediately wash the affected skin with soap, should not be given toothpaste, eucalyptus oil, balm, oil wasps or powder as it will only worsen the situation. Tomcat toxin affected skin will be red inflamed like herpes but not the same. Treatment using the ointment and antibiotics. Usually hydrocortisone 1% or ointment and antibiotics neomycin sulfate betametasone 3 times daily or acyclovir ointment 5%. Inflammation can also be relieved by compressing the affected skin toxins with cold water.

Ecological benefits.

In nature, paederinae have a role as a predator is an insect that preys on insects or other arthropods. Paederinae an important predators on soybean, especially as Helicoverpa armigera caterpillar pest predators.

Identify Characteristics, Symptoms and Effects When Affected Insect Tomcat
Tomcat is a genus of insect insects Paederus. Characteristic Paederus which produce toxins called paederin. The toxin makes the blisters like burns and discharge. In several regions in Indonesia, Tomcat also known as Kanai ants or ant kayap. The term Tomcat allegedly taken from the name of American fighters. Tomcat size was only 7.5 - 8mm. Despite its small size, but the toxins released by these insects is more powerful than cobra venom. That is the reason why you should be wary of this insect Tomcat.
Characteristics and How to Recognize Insect Tomcat
Besides having the characteristic of producing a toxin called paederin, insects Tomcat also have other characteristics, such as:
Insect Tomcat sized adult body length of about 7.5-8mm
Old orange with black on the head, front wing, and the base of the belly
When viewed from the magnifying glass, the front wing has blue / green sheen colors

When symptoms arise Affected Insect Tomcat

Tomcat normally live in the area or plant trees and shrubs. When in danger, insect venom Tomcat will discharge as measures to defend itself from the threat of the enemy. Toxins "pederin" contained in this insect can cause quite painful effect on the skin. If contact, wash hands and skin with soap and water.
Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, describes clinical symptoms tomcat attack. Among others, the affected skin is usually in the area of ​​bare skin in a short time will feel the heat. Then after 24 to 48 hours will appear bubbles on the skin and surrounding red lesions resembling due to exposure to hot water or burns.
In the rare cases do not cause significant skin symptoms. Needs to be ensured if there is no history exposed to chemicals or burns. Then, lesions in the eye causes conjunctivitis, or commonly called Naerobi Eye.
How to Overcome and Treating Insect Tomcat When Affected
For treatment, Tjandra suggest if discovered this insect poison should not be squeezed so as not affecting the skin. Then insert the plastic to carefully and dispose of to a safe place. Immediately give running water and soap on the skin that come into contact with these insects.
Tjandra also said that in order to make sure there are no more insects, to prevent further lesions in the skin, compress the skin with an antiseptic solution cool. If already raised lesions such as burns, for continued treatment should check to the health center or the nearest hospital. Thank you for reading this article.
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