Transparency - Army vet survives rare beetle allergy at Maine fort

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Army vet survives rare beetle allergy at Maine fort

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Webb described the beetle as 'a berry green, beautiful beetle I've never seen'.

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Webb felt burning through her body within seconds of picking up the beetle.

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After feeling symptoms, Webb climbed straight up a hill to the gift shop to find help.

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5 questions

What specific toxin or allergen in the six-spotted tiger beetle caused the reaction?

Was the beetle confirmed to be a six-spotted tiger beetle by an entomologist?

Did Webb have any known allergies prior to this incident?

What was the exact timeline from the bite to hospital arrival?

Were there any previous documented cases of severe allergic reactions to this beetle species?

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