Why is a back swimmer's bite so painful?
Mangidabx said they inject a chemical.It is a toxin that kills their prey and then turns their guts into a soft substance that the backswimmer can eat.
I can tell you that it hurts.It's worse than a yellowjacket sting.The one that got caught in my pant leg while wading in a pond, and then bit me on the leg as I was driving down the road was the worst.That was enjoyable.
The waterboatman may not be as herbivorous as was thought.They may be able to bite prey in the same way, but with smaller prey.The crustaceans are copepods and cladocerans.I have never been bit by one of them.
Bitten by a swimmer.Been there and it wasn't fun.They have a small bite.The painful bites of aquatic true bugs are well-known.Do you have a body of water?Release them in there if that's the case.If they decide to move, it won't be a problem.They are often found in pools.A good spot to hang out until it's time to move on again.Thank you for not killing them.That's right.
30 years after it happened, my brother still complains.He broke two ribs after being stung by a lot of wasp and centipedes.I think his innerds did well.