That is obviously quite big, and possibly enough to land them on the creepiest insects list alone. Basically, this is an incredibly large grasshopper or cricket, as it’s part of the same Orthoptera family the latter two species are part of. Of course, those little guys are quite creepy on their own. Now imagine a random cricket being far larger.

Some bugs are more than just a nuisance; they can be downright deadly. From tiny insects carrying lethal diseases to venomous critters with a painful sting, the world is full of dangerous bugs that can make your skin crawl. Imagine encountering a creature so small yet so powerful it could change your life forever. Intrigued?

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The kissing bug, a type of assassin bug found mainly in South America, is a serious threat to human health. This insect transmits Chagas disease by biting humans, typically around the face, and then defecating near the wound.