Bug Bites
Bug Bite Identification Help
Use the pictures and information below to help you identify bug bites and stings.
Bite Symptoms & Appearance Table
Ants |
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notesWhile not always the case, a person who is highly allergic to wasp and bee stings may be highly allergic to ant stings. This is a general overview of ant stings & bites. See also carpenter ants, fire ants, and harvester ants. |
Bed Bugs |
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notesMay go unnoticed for a few days. One bug may bite multiple times. Read more about bed bugs bites. |
Blister Beetle |
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notesDo not crush blister beetles on skin, instead gently remove them. Read more about blister beetle warts. |
Brown Recluse Spider |
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notesFatalities have never been verified. Deep scarring can occur if left untreated. Read more about brown recluse bites. |
Fire Ant |
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notesOne ant may sting multiple times. Read more about fire ant stings. |
Fleas |
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notesContact doctor immediately if bite wounds excrete pus. Read more about flea bites. |
Horsefly |
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notesAggressive biters. Possibility of infection if not treated with antibacterial medications. Read more about horsefly bites. |
Lice |
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notesItching may start soon after getting bitten or it may not start for up to 2-4 weeks after contact. Read more about lice bites, including head lice and body lice. |
Mosquito |
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notesFor children, large swelling or low grade fever may accompany bites. Read more about mosquito bites. |
Scabies |
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notesCaused by the itch mite that does not actually bite or sting, but burrows and eats human skin. Read more about scabies. |
Spiders |
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notesThis is a general overview of spider bites. Read more about spider bites. See also black widow, brown recluse, hobo, tarantula, wolf, and yellow sac. |
Ticks |
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notesFever, headache and fatigue are early signs of Lyme Disease. |