How to Recognize Common Insect Bites Knowing what bit you can make all the difference when deciding how to treat it. Here’s a quick guide to spotting and identifying common insect bites and stings: 🦟 Mosquito Bite: Appears as a small, puffy bump surrounded by redness. It often itches immediately and may form a small blister if scratched. 🐜 Ant Bite: Typically causes redness, swelling, and a burning or stinging feeling. Fire ant bites may also form small, pus-filled blisters. 🕷️ Tick Bite: Usu