![]() ![]() ![]() Mutillidae are solitary ectoparasitoid wasps commonly referred to as velvet ants due to the appearance of the dense hair that covers their bodies. The existence of the velvet ants in the outdoors such as yards, parks, and school grounds causes and stings, especially in curious children, which is painful. They are not invader arthropoda and do not have group and aggressive attacks, however, they, as urban pests, can cause and stings in the urban and rural environment. Velvet ants, in spite of their name, do not belong to the Formicidae family. ![]() In the individuals sensitive to bee stings, repeated stings cause severe complications like muscle damage, kidney failure, and even death in some cases ( 39- 41). Deadly allergic reactions mostly occur in individuals who have a previous history of allergy to another or the same genus insect bite and stings ( 37, 38). About 40 to 100 cases of death occur in America due to the allergic reactions to insect bites and stings. Nearly 10% of the sting cases turn red and swell in the sting spot ( 35, 36).īee venom damages different organs of the body mostly near the bite area, however, it sometimes causes dangerous systematic complications. Symptoms of bee sting include sudden pain, redness, itching, hives, swelling, breathing difficulty, faint, and anaphylactic shock. The intensity of bee sting is different in each individual. Unlike the snake bite and spider bite, in wasps and bees sting, the sting spot is just one observable spot ( 3, 4, 7). If social insects like wasps and bees are threatened, they attack humans in groups and this intensifies the problem. In a preliminary checklist of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Iran, 110 species belonging to 26 genera of six subfamilies of the Formicidae were recognized ( 34). Fire ants, Pachycondyla sennarensis, are considered as one of the sting agents in Gheshm island of the Persian Gulf ( 27- 33). Bees and wasps, including honeybees, paper wasps, hornet wasps, yellow wasps, and fire ants are the insects, which more probably sting ( 22- 26). Some species of Vespa genus have been reported in Iran ( 15- 21). The bees of Vespidae family are social wasps. Bees are the most important and effective arthropoda in the environment. These arthropoda use their sting for feeding and defense ( 14). Scorpions, which have been the center of attention due to their painful stings are one of the main venomous arthropoda in Iran. Some aquatic Heteroptera bite if they feel danger and their bite is painful and continues 2 - 3 hours ( 12, 13). According to the varied species of these venomous animals in Iran’s wide area expanded from the Persian Gulf islands to the north regions ( 4- 6), every year many cases of these animal bites or stings are reported ( 7- 11). Scorpion sting and snake bite as well as their treatments has been a medical problem in this country. From the ancient time, the bite and sting of the venomous animals in Iran has been under consideration more than other medical topics. Humans have always been exposed to the bite of venomous and non-venomous animals ( 2, 3).Īccording to the geographical expansion and climate variation, Iran has one of the most varied animal and plant species. Some animal bites cause infection, poisoning, and diseases. ![]() Backgroundįear from animals is normal due to the potential damages however, in some cases it may be mixed with superstition ( 1). Hymenoptera Mutillidae Public Health Sting Medical Importance Iran 1. Therefore, control and prevention of its potential damages must be programmed accordingly. Due to the high cases of stinging in the women carpet weaving workshops, their sitting rooms, and bed rooms, it can be concluded that this arthropod is a domestic pest. Velvet ant stings have not been reported so far from Kashan. ![]()
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