Nairobi fly
Name for two species of beetle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nairobi fly is the common name for two species of rove beetle in the genus Paederus, native to East Africa originating from Tanzania.[1] The beetles contain a corrosive substance known as pederin, which can cause chemical burns if it comes into contact with skin.[2][3] Because of these burns, the Nairobi fly is sometimes referred to as a "dragon bug."
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Species: | P. eximius and P. sabaeus |
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Paederus sabaeus |
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