What Bit Me?

Mostbug bitesand stings from common insects are harmless and heal quickly.

Others, like poisonousspider bites, require immediate emergency medical care.

a person with a mosquito bite on their skin

Here are 13 bug bites and what they look like.

Read our guide on the sixbest mosquito repellentsyou can purchase.

They may be able to help you identify diseases from bug bites and begin treatment as soon as possible.

a person with a mosquito bite on their skin

With additional reporting byLauren BedoskyandElizabeth Millard.

As a hearing aid user and hearing loss advocate, Adam greatly values content that illuminates invisible disabilities.

a person with bedbug bites on their back

a close up of a spider bite

a brown recluse spider bite

a tick bite that has turned into a bulls-eye which can signal lyme disease

a person with flea bites on their legs

a person with a bee sting on their foot which has caused swelling

a woman with lice bites on the back of their neck

a person with ant bites on their arm

a person with mite and chigger bites on their arm

a close up of a kissing bug

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