Question:
Do lady bugs Pee on humans?
Patricia S
2008-04-18 13:59:42 UTC
My son goes and collects ladybugs and puts them in his bug cage and all of a sudden he has a rash on his checks I think its from the lady bugs he is touching.
Twelve answers:
.Milley.<3
2008-04-18 14:03:04 UTC
they pee
newser321
2008-04-19 02:12:12 UTC
Stains and Odor.



When lady beetles are disturbed, they defend themselves by exuding a yellow-orange body fluid, which is their blood. This defense mechanism is termed reflex bleeding. The blood has a foul odor and can permanently stain walls, drapes, carpeting, etc. Thus, do not crush or swat lady beetles so as to minimize their defensive behavior.



"Bites."



Although an uncommon occurrence, multicolored Asian lady beetles have been reported to nibble, nip, or "bite" humans. These lady beetles are not aggressive toward humans, and they simply may be examining an unfamiliar substrate or they may be seeking moisture. Their occasional nibbling is not reported to break the skin or draw human blood.



Allergic Reactions.



Some individuals report an allergenic response to lady beetles. Although published reports are uncommon, multicolored Asian lady beetles apparently can cause inhalant allergies. These allergies clear up once the lady beetles are removed.



Some people are sensitive or allergic to the fluid that lady beetles secrete, which can cause contact dermatitis and a stinging sensation. However, lady beetles cannot sting, because they do not possess a stinger.



http://ohioline.osu.edu/hse-fact/1030.html



It appears per the above article that your son probably has a contact dermatitis and the lady bugs leak blood not pee. Now that is very interesting. Who would have thought.....
You can't touch this! :D
2008-04-18 14:03:49 UTC
i dont think it is pee he might just have an allergic reeaction to the bug itself or some of the outside allergins may be attatched to the bug like pollen and cause him to break out in the rash.



i dont recall any ladybugs peeing on me. i am 12 and i never got wet after touching a lady bug.



try and see a doctor. they will know what to do.
MamaSmurf
2008-04-18 14:08:07 UTC
They will poop and pee on you and it is very smelly and it acidic. Lady bugs form colonies and the poop gets all over things and looks and smells like fly poop. And did you know that Lady bugs can bite??? I'm not talking about burning from the urine, I'm talking actual bites. I watched a show about them on Discovery Channel. Amazing. The bites can look like a rash.
anonymous
2008-04-18 14:02:56 UTC
Ummm...when i was itsy bitsy, I would pick up a lady bug and find some yellow looking liquid stuff on my hands. I guess it was lady bug pee, but I think thats whats causing his reaction. hope this helps
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&heartz
2008-04-18 14:03:14 UTC
heres a thought



tell ur son to leave our wildlife alone and see if it goes away
:D
2008-04-18 14:03:48 UTC
actually when you think a lady bug "bits" its actually peeing acid on your skin thats why it hurts
Tennessee Girl
2008-04-18 14:03:07 UTC
I think so. Have you ever smelled them burn? whew! they used to get in my lamps and they reak!
anonymous
2008-04-18 14:02:55 UTC
WHEN THEY PEE ITS VERY YELLOW AND IT STINKS LIKE NO OTHER AND I KNOW IT FOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE!
anonymous
2008-04-18 14:03:41 UTC
he must be allergic........... u should take him to the doctors right away!!
pearl_hoff
2008-04-18 14:02:38 UTC
lol yes they do


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