Question

Caminaridin is extracted from:

• A. Buprestid beetle
• B. Blister Beetle
• C. Chafer Beetle
• D. Pulse Beetle

Hint:

Remember: "Blister" in the name indicates the compound's vesicant (blister-causing) properties.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Buprestid, chafer and pulse beetles have no known defensive toxin of this kind.
Step 2: Meloidae, the blister beetles, uniquely secrete the defensive compound cantharidin.
Step 3: Correct answer, Blister Beetle.