How to know which insect has stung you

How to know which insect has stung you

We present to you a practical guide to recognize the bites of most common insects in summer.

BY Compartir | 20 June 2024

One of the feelings that are repeated most in the summer is that of discovering insect bites on your skin. Soreness, itchiness, red skin and one or several lumps that give the game away. However, it is just as common to realise that we don’t know exactly which insect is the culprit. Here, we explain the main differences in order for you to find out.
 

Take care with the symptoms!

Although most bites and stings are harmless, the transmission of diseases or any allergic reactions that they might cause must be taken into account. We must consult a doctor if the inflamed area around the sting or bite spreads a great deal or if welts appear in other areas of the body. A high temperature is, under no circumstances, a normal symptom. If the area is very inflamed, hard, red and hot, or it hurts, it is possible the bite or sting has become infected.

 

The eight most common bites

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