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Meloidae

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Meloe +‎ -idae. Meloe is of obscure origin, appearing as melloes in the writings of Paracelsus; possibly from Ancient Greek μέλω (mélō, “to probe a wound, care for”), or an alteration of Latin molestus, referring to liquid released from the joints when molested.

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Meloidae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Coleoptera – blister beetles.

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