Antimicrobial peptide forming an alpha-helix in watery and membraneous environments, enabling it to perforate membranes. Active against Gram-negative bacteria E.coli DH5alpha (MIC=5 uM), E.coli MH1 (MIC=0.6 uM) and P.aeruginosa PAO1 (MIC=10 uM) and against Gram-positive bacteria B.subtilis VKM B-501 (MIC=0.6 uM) and A.globiformis VKM Ac-1112 (MIC=0.2 uM). Has cytolytic and hemolytic activity. Expressed by the venom gland. Belongs to the ponericin-Q family.