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Warning From "Black Fly" that Bites: May Cause Pain, Swelling, and Allergy

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It is a small insect found mainly in areas close to rivers, streams and watercourses, where environmental conditions favor its reproduction, and unlike mosquitoes, barigüí does not sting, but bites the skin. Read more
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It reappears every summer, again generating discomfort, especially in areas close to r os and medo environments.

In view of the growing concern about the appearance of barigüí, also known as black fly, jején or mbarigu, in different areas of the province of Buenos Aires, teachers of the Faculty of Agrarian Sciences of the National University of Lomas de Zamora (FCA-UNLZ) key information to understand the behavior of this insect and reduce the risks associated with its bites. The barigüí, is an extremely annoying insect, close relative of mosquitoes, flies …

It is a small insect found mainly in areas close to rivers, streams and watercourses, where environmental conditions favor its reproduction, and unlike mosquitoes, barigüí does not sting, but bites the skin. Read more

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Perfil broke the news in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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