On May 12th, it is that time of year again when the hidden-winged insects, also known as "flying sulfuric acid," become active.
Recently, the news of a "woman's eyelids rotting after being attacked by hidden-winged insect" has gone viral. According to reports, a woman in Hunan had a hidden-winged insect on her eye, knowing the danger, she gently rubbed it off with her hand, but to her surprise, she was still affected the next day, with the skin between her eyelids rotting.
Under this hot search topic, netizens from various regions have mentioned encountering hidden-winged insects recently, with some unfortunate individuals falling victim to attacks by these insects.
The body of the hidden wing insect contains toxins in each segment, similar to a strong hydrochloric acid-like poison. When it flies into a room at night and lands on the skin to bite, or when its body is crushed, it releases venom that can cause dermatitis within 2-4 hours, known as hidden wing insect dermatitis or linear dermatitis.
It is known that hidden wing insects become active starting from June each year, with the peak period in August and September, gradually decreasing after October.
If you encounter a hidden wing insect at home, you can trap it with tape or catch it with a tissue and dispose of it, but avoid touching the venom.
If it lands on your body, you can blow it away.
If you have already come into contact with the venom, do not touch other parts of your body with the affected area. Use a 4% baking soda solution or 10% ammonia to repeatedly wipe the damaged skin to neutralize the toxin. Seek medical attention promptly and consult a dermatologist at the hospital if the condition is severe.
