Diversity and toxicology of venomous caterpillars of the genus Lonomia in the Colombian Amazon

The Lonomia genus (family Saturniidae) is of medical importance due to the hemorrhagic effects their caterpillar?s venom can cause in humans. The venom has fibrinolytic and coagulant activities that alter the hemostatic system, and can lead to internal bleeding, renal failure, brain damage and death...