Common misconception: North American wheel bugs are not a known reservoir for Chagas’ disease. That’s the kissing bug, which is also in the Assassin family. #bugs #learning #series #decreepify | Flora and Frost

I get wheely excited about bugs. The North American wheel bug is our largest native assassin bug, reaching an impressive size of about an inch long! They feed on just about anything they can overpower with their potent digestive venom and are capable of inflicting some impressive pain with a defensive bite as well. Although they might seem intimidating, their danger to us humans ends at their painful bite, and their generally calm demeanor makes for low risk of being bitten anyway. I was stoked

How to Recognize Common Insect Bites Knowing what bit you can make all the difference when deciding how to treat it. Here’s a quick guide to spotting and identifying common insect bites and stings: 🦟 Mosquito Bite: Appears as a small, puffy bump surrounded by redness. It often itches immediately and may form a small blister if scratched. 🐜 Ant Bite: Typically causes redness, swelling, and a burning or stinging feeling. Fire ant bites may also form small, pus-filled blisters. 🕷️ Tick Bite: Usu