Insects of Gran Canaria
| American Cockroach, Periplanata americana.jpg | :: Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) of Gran Canaria :: |
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| :: Darkling Beetles of Maspalomas :: | Thysaneura.jpg |
| A fairly large species of Earwig.jpg | Bee Fly species.jpg |
| :: Grasshoppers of Gran Canaria :: | :: True Bugs (Hemiptera) of Gran Canaria :: |
What are the little black flies that bite in Spain?
The scientific name for the type of fly is 'simulium'. The insect's population has exploded in recent years in the country, with increasingly-high temperatures thought to be one major cause. The regions most affected are Andalucia, Aragon, and Catalunya.
Do you get bitten in Gran Canaria?
Do you need insect repellent for Gran Canaria?
Use insect repellent to avoid bites and stings, especially at dawn and dusk. Mosquitos in Gran Canaria don't carry malaria or other diseases, but a hungry mossie can still be an unpleasant to have on your ankle – carry ammonia or antihistamine cream to treat any nibbles.
Are there jellyfish in Gran Canaria?
Pelagia noctiluca – Luminescent jellyfishVery common in the open water around the Canary Islands. Approaches the coastline especially during the summer. quite active poison, which causes a burning sensation and intense pain, which may leave open wounds susceptible to infection. Systemic symptoms are rare.