Be very careful of it! 1. Its sting is very painful 😫
It has a hard “beak” that it uses to strike. Its sting is called a “banana sting” in America because it hurts like being hit by a dried banana. The pain is intense, burning, and lasts for hours. The area swells. 2. Is it dangerous?
It’s not venomous like a scorpion. However, there are two important points: Some species transmit diseases: Other species from the same family, called “Kissing Bug,” transmit the parasite that causes Chagas disease. But this species in the picture, Zelus, usually doesn’t transmit it. The difference between them is difficult to see in the picture. Allergic reactions: Like a bee sting, some people have a severe reaction. 3. Why is it called “the killer”?
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