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Beetle compound is so valuable insects eat bird poop to get it

To obtain the toxic chemical cantharidin, insects suck beetles’ blood—and even munch on their digested remains

To obtain the toxic chemical cantharidin, insects suck beetles’ blood—and even munch on their digested remains
Author Richard PallardyPosted on October 20, 2025

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