Identifying insect bites is crucial, especially for those with allergies. Here’s a quick guide:

1. **Mosquito:** Small bump or large welt; always itchy. Avoid scratching.
2. **Flea:** Multiple small, red, itchy bites in one area.
3. **Lice:** Similar to flea bites but found on the scalp, neck, or behind ears.
4. **Bedbug:** Red, itchy bites in a zig-zag pattern. Call an exterminator if suspected.
5. **Tick:** Red ring around a dark center. Remove with tweezers; see a doctor for possible diseases.
6. **Wasp:** Painful sting with swelling and a clear center mark.
7. **Hornet:** Larger, more painful sting than a wasp’s; watch for allergic reactions.
8. **Bee:** Stinger remains in skin. Remove with tweezers and clean the area.
9. **Fire Ant:** Instantly painful, may form pustules, especially with multiple bites.
10. **Spider:** Red, firm, itchy, or painful bite; sometimes shows two puncture marks.

Recognizing these bites ensures timely treatment and can be life-saving.