Lytta vesicatoria (Spanish fly)

Lytta vesicatoria or Spanish fly is an emerald-green beetle in the family Meloidae, with approximate dimensions of 5 mm (0.20 in) wide by 20 mm (0.79 in) long. The genus and species names derive from the Greek lytta for rage, and the vesica for blister. It is one of a number of species that are collectively called blister beetles; it and other such species were used in preparations offered by traditional apothecaries, often referred to as Spanish fly.L. vesicatoria is sometimes called Cantharis vesicatoria, although the genus Cantharis is in an unrelated family, Cantharidae.

The terms Spanish fly and cantharides are synonymous and are used, the latter in particular, to refer to dried insects of this species, and related preparations. Cantharides derives from the Greek kantharis for beetle, and eidos, meaning form or shape. Although formerly taken internally, for use as a diuretic, and for supposed aphrodisiac effects, and externally as a rubifacient,counterirritant, and vesicant, cantharide preparations are poisonous, taken internally at large doses, and can lead to human and animal fatalities. Poisoning by Spanish fly/cantharides is a significant veterinary issue; ingestion of beetles or their extracts—e.g., in infested hay or contaminated water—results periodically in serious toxic symptoms and the need for veterinary intervention, especially, in the U.S., in horses. Other specific cases of animal poisoning have been described: cattle in Africa with diarrhea and nephritis as a result of drinking contaminated water.

Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers

In professional wrestling double-team maneuvers are executed by multiple wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches. Many of these maneuvers are combination of two throws, or submission holds. Most moves are known by the names that professional wrestlers give their "finishing move" (signature moves that usually result in a win) names. Occasionally, these names become popular and are used regardless of the wrestler performing the technique. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.

Aided moves

These moves involve one wrestler actually performing the move to an opponent. An ally of the attacker will do something to make the move more effective. For example, a wrestler could perform a DDT on an opponent. However, an ally could lift the opponent' feet off the ground first, making it an Aided DDT, a much more effective variation of the move.

Aided brainbuster

An aided brainbuster sees one wrestler help another wrestler perform a brainbuster, usually by putting their own weight behind the move to increase its impact.

Spanish fly (disambiguation)

The Spanish fly is an emerald-green beetle in the family Meloidae, Lytta vesicatoria.

Spanish fly may also refer to:

  • Cantharidin, a poisonous compound secreted by the Spanish fly, historically used in medication and as an aphrodisiac
  • Film and television

  • Spanish Fly (1975 film), a British comedy
  • Spanish Fly (1985 film), a French film directed by José Bénazéraf
  • Spanish Fly (2003 film), an American comedy
  • "Spanish Fly" (Beavis and Butt-head), an episode of Beavis and Butt-head
  • Music

  • Spanish Fly (band), an American avant garde jazz trio
  • Spanish Fly (album), a 1987 album by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
  • "Spanish Fly" (instrumental), an instrumental by Van Halen from Van Halen II
  • "Spanish Fly", a song by Aventura from The Last
  • "Spanish Fly", a song by Finch from Say Hello to Sunshine
  • Other uses

  • Spanish fly (professional wrestling), a double-team maneuver
  • Spanish Fly, a 2007 novel by Will Ferguson
  • See also

  • "Spanish Flea", a popular 1960s song
  • "Spanish Fry", an episode of Futurama
  • Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Spanish Fly

    by: Aventura

    Featuring: Ludacris, Wyclef Jean
    I mean you see her in the club over there, homie
    We ain't talk like in weeks mans
    I need you to go there and translate
    Yeah, I can do that for you babes, let's make it happen
    I ain't too tough to tell her I cried
    El llora por ti
    Ever since ella left my side
    Y el se siente tan solo
    When I'm with my homies, I play Mr. tough guy
    He's just playing on that one only part
    When I'm all alone, all alone all I do is cry my Spanish fly
    Y llora, llora, llora, llora, llora
    Spanish fly chick got me tripping
    Got my heart skipping, skipping
    Y llora, llora, llora, llora, llora
    There won't be ain't no dancing tonight
    Feel like I ain't got no rhythm tonight
    Y llora, llora, llora, llora, llora
    Spanish fly chick got me tripping
    Got my heart skipping, skipping
    Y llora, llora, llora, llora, llora
    There won't be ain't no dancing tonight
    Feel like I ain't got no rhythm tonight
    Now tonight I really don't how the rhythm met
    I got to give 'em because I'm waiting for my girl to call
    And she really got me tripping and flipping, my heart skipping
    If she leaves then my world would fall
    Mi corazón es grande sin ti es pequeño
    Tu amor es caliente
    And every day without you its so frio
    Que pasa mijo
    Wish you could feel my pain
    Me duele la cabeza
    Now I'm loco, yes I've gone insane
    My thoughts can make it rain
    So the world could hear my cries
    Quiero que el [unverified]




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