Poisonous insects: 18 dangerous representatives

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Not all insects are beautiful and cute and are safe. Moreover, paradoxes happen and those that look intimidating do not pose a real threat. Nature is amazing!

The most harmful insects

The most terrible insects are not those that bother you with their buzzing and do not allow you to rest in peace, but those that can be fatal to meet.

Tsetse fly
This predator not only bites and injects poison, but also bites off a piece of flesh. Their teeth bite in and make a big wound. The danger is that these bloodsuckers, for the most part, carry various infections, partly fatal.
scolopendra
Giant Amazonian centipedes do not kill people, but the mere sight and impression of meeting with an insect will bring you to a nervous tic and even shock. The arthropod itself does not attack, but actively defends the territory. If she meets her, she actively braids the limb, sticks her claws.
ant reaper
The American reaper ant is the most poisonous insect. With his claws he attacks, injects poison. The bite site can hurt up to 8 hours. In addition, from the sting, the spider injects pheromone into the victim, which attracts fellow spiders. Only 12 individuals are enough to kill a rat. For a person to die, 350 bites are enough.
wandering ant
A species that lives in a colony and causes a lot of problems, leaving devastation in its path. They roam, changing their place of residence every day. They eat everything from small insects to large birds. They have a peculiar way of hunting, they attack the whole flock from above, falling on the victim.
yellow ant
Another of the representatives of the genus, which has a second name, is a crazy ant. They fully justify the name: they do not have preferences in the place of residence, they can be united by several colonies. They behave unpredictably in case of danger.
Skin gadfly
An insect similar to a bee, only smaller and more hairy. It lays eggs in the skin, in the heat the larvae hatch, sink under the skin and rapidly develop in comfortable conditions. In order to get out, the larva can sharply break the skin. These gadflies are human and different types of livestock.
giant hornet
The largest hornet is the giant Asian hornet. He is fearless and aggressive, bites many times stronger than his usual counterparts. By comparison, in a minute it breaks about 40 bees. And ordinary hornets can boast a result of 3-5 individuals.
bullet ant
Another of the dangerous insects for humans. The bullet ant lives in America and bites in such a way as to fully correspond to the name. The bite happens quickly and rapidly, the poison causes a terrible shooting pain that does not go away for a day.
Africanized bee
This species is very similar to common honey bees, it is difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish between these two species. But unlike domesticated insects, Africanized bees are aggressive and attack in large flocks.
Ladybugs
Don't let these cute animals fool anyone. These are active predators that eat a lot of pests than help people. But upon contact with them, a yellow substance remains on their hands - their poisoned hemolymph.
Breacher
A beetle that looks like a ladybug, only longer in size. He does not need to bite a person to hurt him. Touching its venom to human skin can cause open, poorly healing wounds. More poison leads to paralysis.
Staphilinids
Small blue-winged bugs can cause serious harm to people without even biting them. Even an accidental touch to an insect causes itching, and if the focus is large, then serious redness and swelling.
Lice
Although they do not pose a deadly threat, a large population is unpleasant and even dangerous. Lice carry various diseases that can pose a danger to people.
black-legged tick
One of the types of ticks that do not poison the victim immediately. But their bite will bring many unpleasant minutes and hours to people - headache, fever, shortness of breath does not go away for a long time. Later, heart problems may appear, and Lyme disease may develop.
german wasp
All types of wasps promise trouble to people. Their bites are painful. But the German subspecies, which is common in North America, are large and especially aggressive. They will not only bite, but also sting several times in a row. And if you show aggression towards them, then they even pursue the offender and can call for help.

Butterflies and caterpillars

There is a stereotypical opinion that butterflies are cute creatures, and caterpillars are unpleasant and repulsive. However, without caterpillars, a number of which can look very attractive and unusual, butterflies will not appear. Both those and those can be harmful and useful, but there are also poisonous ones among them.

poisonous caterpillars have toxic substances in their body that bring people discomfort and even problems. Often they look colorful and cute.
poisonous butterflies in contact with a person can also be harmful. They can have toxins on their abdomens and wings, which can lead to irritation and even poisoning.

Safety first

Encounters with insects are often unpleasant, sometimes even dangerous for people. To protect yourself, you must:

  1. Do not touch unfamiliar insects.
  2. When walking in tall grass, wear closed clothing and shoes.
  3. When resting, use repellents to protect yourself from bites.
  4. On the site, remove places of stagnant moisture, garbage and waste so as not to breed favorable soil for the development and residence of harmful insects.
  5. Protect your home - seal gaps, use quality materials.
The most dangerous insects in the world! Poisonous insects that you should stay away from!

Conclusion

Insects perform different roles in nature. Some are beneficial, others harm the garden and the economy. And there are those who can be dangerous to meet. But you should know them in order to take care of your safety.

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