“Image of a lethal greenish insect which can cause death with a sting”
What FACTLY found
The insect depicted in the viral post is identified as the “stinging nettle slug caterpillar.” According to scientists, even if this insect comes into contact with the body, it will only cause itching and burning, with no risk of death. Further, they dismissed claims that the insect is poisonous and that a bite from it can lead to death
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 5 July 2023. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 6 July 2023, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
Links recorded by FACTLY. Some posts may have been deleted since.
This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.