black ladybird

[supra steveo]

do they bight ?? found one on the back of my head and ive got a painful spot there now

 

it was black with red spots on it

[colsoop]

They carry bubonic plague

[Guest blueangel]

i thought it was herpe's

[Pete]

I heard they make your balls shrivel up, turn black and drop off.

[Gerry]

Did it look like this ?

 

Parasitis Vampiris (common name "Red Spotted Blood Beetle").

 

"common in native east African countries but thought to be almost eradicated in most other countries in Africa. A parasitic burrowing beetle which prays on large mammals, usually cows and goats but occasionally on humans. The female lays her eggs just under the skin and the burrowing lava emerge from the host within three to four months. Although not known to be fatal, the swelling and blood loss can lead to other infections in hot countries. Also common in Asia, particularly in Japan, sometimes living for many years inside vehicles, and other types of transport"

[Gerry]

Forgot pic - sorry:

 

Parasitis Vampiris (common name "Red Spotted Blood Beetle").

[Supragal]

Were you in your Jap import at the time?

[carl0s]

Crikey! Burrowing lava under your skin I wonder if he's gone to the hospital already?

[supra steveo]

hey Gerry thats the bugger, my neck is killing today

[RedM]

Did it look like this ?

 

Parasitis Vampiris (common name "Red Spotted Blood Beetle").

 

"common in native east African countries but thought to be almost eradicated in most other countries in Africa. A parasitic burrowing beetle which prays on large mammals, usually cows and goats but occasionally on humans. The female lays her eggs just under the skin and the burrowing lava emerge from the host within three to four months. Although not known to be fatal, the swelling and blood loss can lead to other infections in hot countries. Also common in Asia, particularly in Japan, sometimes living for many years inside vehicles, and other types of transport"

 

Forgot pic - sorry:

 

Parasitis Vampiris (common name "Red Spotted Blood Beetle").

 

Google reveals no such beastie!

 

It's a Harlequin Ladybird. A nasty piece of work but not prone to attacking people.

[Blackie]

hey Gerry thats the bugger, my neck is killing today

 

they are quite well know for bitting and laying hundereds of eggs under your skin, then the eggs turn to maggots and feed on soft tissue, normally the back of your eyes.....proberbly

[RedM]

they are quite well know for bitting and laying hundereds of eggs under your skin, then the eggs turn to maggots and feed on soft tissue, normally the back of your eyes

 

It's worse if you get them crawling up your pee-hole!

[Blackie]

It's worse if you get them crawling up your pee-hole!

 

there must be some training involved i'm guessing?

[Gerry]

there must be some training involved i'm guessing?

 

:rlol:

[Max Headroom]

Did it look like this ?

 

Parasitis Vampiris (common name "Red Spotted Blood Beetle").

 

"common in native east African countries but thought to be almost eradicated in most other countries in Africa. A parasitic burrowing beetle which prays on large mammals, usually cows and goats but occasionally on humans. The female lays her eggs just under the skin and the burrowing lava emerge from the host within three to four months. Although not known to be fatal, the swelling and blood loss can lead to other infections in hot countries. Also common in Asia, particularly in Japan, sometimes living for many years inside vehicles, and other types of transport"

 

snif sniff I smell BS rofl