Is it true that the cryptopterus is venomous and deadly?

Staphylins, also known as shadow worms, green waist worms, green ants, etc., get their names because their wings are invisible. They are shaped like termites, with a body length of about 0.5 to 1.0 centimeters, an orange body and an iron-blue head, chest and tail. The southern region, including Sichuan, is an important distribution area of Staphylinus, while there are few in the north. Let's take a look at whether it is true that Staphylinus is highly toxic and deadly.

Is it true that the cryptopterus is venomous and deadly?

It's not true that Staphylinus is venomous and deadly. It is understood that the incidents of stinging insects injuring people have been reported in many domestic media, and the media in Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei and other southern provinces have reported such incidents, but the general symptoms are mild and will not lead to death. In fact, it can be said that poison hidden-wing insects bite people "all the time", but they are not "dead" after being bitten, as said on Weibo or Wechat, so there is no need to panic.

How toxic is Staphylinus?

20 species of Staphylinus which can cause dermatitis have been reported all over the world, but only 3 species are known in China, namely, Staphylinus xanthopoda, Staphylinus nigropoda and Staphylinus exotic. All parts of the body of Staphylinus contain toxin. when it stays on the skin, it releases strong acidic venom to burn the skin. after an incubation period of several hours to 2 days, skin damage can occur and cause dermatitis. Although Staphylinus causes disease, it generally does not kill people.

How is cryptopterus dermatitis treated?

1. Rinse with a large amount of water, which can dilute the venom and reduce the burning sensation of the skin.

2. rinse the skin with a certain proportion of potassium permanganate solution, normal saline and a certain proportion of sodium bicarbonate solution.

3. If conditions permit, you can wash the wound with alkaline soapy water. Acid-alkali neutralization can relieve skin discomfort.

4. When using calamine lotion, it is recommended to pick out the pustule and dry it first, and then apply calamine lotion 3-5 times a day.

5. Take Hismin or chlorpheniramine orally. These drugs are recommended to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take drugs without authorization.

6. Apply anti-allergic Piyanping ointment or Wuji ointment after local disinfection, but do not apply the ointment directly to the wound.