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I hate most bugs but there are some that really freak me out. Two of those insects are spiders and centipedes, I can’t stand them! I recently read the article about the scariest and deadliest bugs in the world from the Orkin Ecologist and now I have a few more bugs to add to my list! These bugs don’t just freak me out, they are really scary!
Have you heard of the tarantula hawk? No? Neither have I until I read this article. This bug is found in the US and actually sting Tarantulas, haul them back to their burrows and lay their eggs on the tarantula's back! Think that’s creepy? Well here is the creepiest part, The larvae will feed on the spider when they hatch!! EEK!!
Another insect I’ve never heard of but now that I know what it is, freaks me out, is the tropical rat flea. This bug is best known for Bubonic Plague which killed 25 million people in the 1300’s! That fact really blew my mind! From what the article on the Orkin Ecologist website says, this insect is found tropicals habitats worldwide. Well, you won’t see me visiting any tropical habitats anytime soon!
As I mentioned above, spiders freak me out but the spider that scares me the most is the brown recluse who is also mentioned in the article. I actually know someone who was bit by one and it wasn’t pretty! From what I heard, these spiders are common and like to make their homes near humans! It’s bite contains a necrotoxic venom which spread through the bloodstream and destroy all types of tissue. This is definitely a spider I wouldn't want to cross paths with!
Did you know that the Orkin Ecologist website is a great educational resource science lovers? Even if you’re not a lover of bugs, I found the site to be very interesting! It’ a great website for kids who are interested in insects as well! Check it out today and make sure to keep connected by liking the Orkin Ecologist on Facebook and following on Pinterest.
What insects make you #BugOut?


