Tomcat

Tomcat is an insect an insect belonging to the species Paederus fuscipes beetles. Actually, this is not an insect an insect emerging in Indonesia. Many residents have been very familiar with this insect. Many of them refer to these insects as ants or ant kayap Kanai.  Tomcat makes a scene in Surabaya citizens to carry out attacks against some citizens.

Some of the victims affected by these insects have a skin disease such as herpes or dompo. The skin becomes red and white pimple appears watery. Skin diseases caused by insects tomcat is obtained not from the bite of the insect but a touch of the insect central hemolimf discharge toxic or toxin. When the liquid touches the human skin, the skin will react quickly so that there arose a feeling itchy and when scratched will further aggravate the itchy area.

The most striking characteristic of the physical appearance of this insect is a black head, chest and belly, orange and bluish color of the wings. Size as an ant, which is only 7-10 mm. Typically, these insects are found in rice fields. This insect is found in many activities during the day because they are looking for prey in the form of rice pests such as leafhoppers