Identifying the insect that bit you can be difficult, but there are some common symptoms associated with different types of bites. Here are some resources that can help you identify the insect that bit you:
- Everyday Health provides a guide to identifying common bug bites, including those from mosquitoes, spiders, and ticks.
- First Aid for Life offers an ultimate guide to bites and stings, including those from bees, wasps, and ants.
- Prevention has a collection of pictures of common bug bites and their symptoms, including those from ticks, spiders, and bed bugs.
- Healthline has an article on identifying bug bites and stings, including those from bees, ants, and spiders.
- WebMD has a slideshow on identifying bugs and their bites, including those from brown recluse spiders, chiggers, and bed bugs.
- Orkin has a bug bite identification chart that can help you determine what kind of bug bite or sting you may have.
Remember that if you experience severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling away from the bite site, or signs of infection, you should seek medical attention immediately.