How to Tell If the Bug on You Is a Tick or Just a Weevil

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How to Tell If the Bug on You Is a Tick or Just a Weevil
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Before you panic, here's what you should know.

, tells SELF. Some weevils have wings and can fly, whereas ticks never have wings and can only crawl.landed on you, Dr. Koppenhöfer recommends trying to brush the critter off. Weevils will either fly away or come right off, whereas ticks tend to latch onto your skin. If you’re dealing with a tick, then it’s important to remove the bloodsucker as quickly and safely as possible.

—such as fever, fatigue, muscle aches, or nausea, among other flu-like symptoms—after removing a bug that was latched onto your skin, you should schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor, dermatologist, or your local urgent care for an exam, even if you’re unsure about what exactly bit you. If the culprit is a weevil, go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief—and maybe even check the critter out. “They are kind of cute with their snouts,” Dr. Koppenhofer says.

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