Not All Flies Bite People
WouterWhile mosquitoes are the most common type of fly, not all flies bite people. These insects don’t take blood meals as a survival strategy, but to lay eggs more efficiently. They typically leave a raised white welt on the victim. In severe cases, these bites can become red and swollen, and they can cause pain and an allergic reaction.
Most of us have had a fly bite at some point in our lives. Most of these bites are mosquitoes, but there are many different types of biting flies. Mosquitoes are primarily known for biting people and other animals. Flies, like mosquitoes, have two wings and mouthparts designed to suck liquids or pierce other animals.
Black flies are another type of fly that bites people. They have a hump-backed body, which means they can get under clothing. While most flies are not disease-carrying, some can cause an allergic reaction or even cellulitis, which is an infection of the tissue beneath the skin. You should monitor any sores and seek medical attention immediately.
Horseflies, stable flies, and deer flies are among the most common flies that bite. Their large, scissor-like mouths allow them to deliver painful bites. The deer flies are especially dangerous since they can carry tularemia, a disease they pick up from wild animals. Other species of flies include stable flies, which bite livestock and live in moist environments.
