May 5, 2024, 08:00 PM IST
Bullet Ant: Its sting is extremely painful and can cause paralysis, fever, and even death in severe cases.
Africanized Honey Bees: Also known as killer bees, their swarms can be deadly, with hundreds of stings causing anaphylactic shock.
Tsetse Fly: Carries the parasites that cause sleeping sickness, a potentially fatal disease if left untreated.
Kissing Bug: Transmits Chagas disease, which can lead to heart failure if not treated early.
Mosquito: Responsible for transmitting diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, which collectively kill millions each year.
Assassin Bug: Carries Chagas disease like the kissing bug, but also injects a potent toxin that can cause severe allergic reactions.
Fire Ants: While their stings are usually not lethal on their own, severe allergic reactions can occur, leading to death in some cases.