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Confusing bumble bee
Bombus perplexus
Severity of bites
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Severe damage. This can include life-threatening allergic reactions, transmission of serious diseases, or insects that have particularly painful or harmful bites or stings.
Description
Confusing bumble bee is a peculiar species of bumble bee known for unpredictable flight patterns, often causing confusion. This species feeds predominantly on nectar and pollen of a wide range of flowering plants, showing little preference. While they are generally harmless to humans, individuals sensitive to bee venom should exercise caution. Their stings, though rare, can cause allergic reactions. As pollinators, they play an essential role in supporting biodiversity and plant propagation.
What are the symptoms of a Confusing bumble bee bite or sting?
Localized Pain and Redness
Confusing bumble bee stings can lead to localized pain, redness and swelling at the site of the bite or sting. This might be accompanied by itchiness.
Systemic Reactions
In some people, stings or bites of confusing bumble bee can cause systemic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, rapid heartbeat, and severe swelling. These reactions usually suggest an allergic response.
Nausea or Vomiting
In severe cases, nausea or vomiting can occur following a confusing bumble bee sting.
What are the treatments for a Confusing bumble bee bite or sting?
Insect Sting Pain Relief
The initial focus should be on removing any stingers left behind in the skin by gently scraping the stinger out with a card or fingernail. Then, the sting site should be cleaned with soap and warm water. A cold pack might help alleviate pain and reduce swelling.
Observation for Allergic Reactions
If systemic reactions occur, they could indicate a threatening allergic reaction and medical attention should be sought immediately. In such cases, emergency medical services should be called, and if an epinephrine auto-injector is available it should be used.
Control of Secondary Infections
If the site of sting seems to be getting more painful, swollen or red after a few days or if you notice a localized rash or streaks of red or draining pus, these could indicate a secondary infection which requires medical treatment.
How to prevent a Confusing bumble bee bite or sting?
Use of Protective Clothing
Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed-toe shoes when venturing into confusing bumble bee habitat to prevent being bitten or stung.
Knowledge of Habitat
Avoid areas known to be inhabited by confusing bumble bee. They are often found in natural and semi-natural areas in Northern America.
Safe Attraction to Pollinators
If you wish to attract pollinators to your garden, ensure you provide safer alternatives like bird feeders and bird baths that don’t attract confusing bumble bee.
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