Buck moth

Δύναμη δηλητηρίου

Τρίχες που τσιμπάνε

Μικροσκοπικές τρίχες ή αγκαθάκια σπάνε μέσα στο δέρμα και τσιμπάνε.

Τι κάνει το δηλητήριό του όταν δαγκώνει ή τσιμπάει;

The spines of the caterpillar are hollow and attached to a poison sac, and small toxic glands along the sides of the body hold the venom. When the spines break off and get into the skin, they can cause stinging, itching and burning, with large red welts. In some people the reaction can lead to anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical care. Nausea is also listed as a possible symptom.1

Πόσο επικίνδυνο είναι για τους ανθρώπους;

An increasing number of people each season are stung by these caterpillars, and many of them see a doctor for dermatitis (swelling and inflammation of the skin). Stings are most common where caterpillars have moved into urban areas. Some people are at risk of a severe allergic reaction.1

Τι κάνει όταν φοβάται;

The caterpillars use their spines as a defence against predators and when they feel in danger. The spines can easily break off when the caterpillar is handled roughly or brushed against.1