What kind of a bite/sting is this?

Question

I was outside cleaning spider webs off of my grandma's porch when I felt this sharp pain in my fore arm. I slapped whatever was on my arm and went inside to look at the wound. The bite/sting is white and raised with red around it. I don't see an actual hole or place where the bug bit me and I didn't find a stinger. I don't think it has to be a spider it could be a wasp or something. What do you think it is?

Answer 1

well, if it itches its a mosquito bite. also, it could very well be a horsefly~ its not a bee, tho. and it might be a spider, but thats very unlikely

Answer 2

Difficult to tell without seeing it, the whiteness with red around it is inflammation due to the bite.  As long as you're not in any continuing pain I suggest not worrying too much about it.  Apply a cool compress and the inflammation should go down by tomorrow

Answer 3

Where do you live? Depends on the geography really.

Answer 4

Most likely a spider since you were cleaning spider webs, but impossible to tell without a picture. As long as you aren't having a reaction to it you'll be fine. Watch the bite/sting area for any changes and go to the ER if it changes and begins to get inflamed and spread.

Answer 5

I'm not really sure.... but I would go see a doctor because i've never heard anything like it...

Answer 6

im pretty sure its a spider bite...

Answer 7

it might as well be a bee ...or a mosquito. it depends, what kind of animals exist by your house

Answer 8

I don't know, but if it becomes hot to the touch in that immediate area, please go to the doctor.  I had a mysterious bug bite that become huge and hot and had to go the the doctor as it was infected.