What is the significance of a bullseye bug bite?

Answer by  JCC (48)

The bite of a deer tick carrying Lyme disease will often cause a bulls-eye discoloration of the skin. Therefore, it is important that you make an appointment with your doctor within the first 48 hours after being bitten. Your doctor can test for the Lyme virus and begin appropriate treatment.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

A bulls-eye bug bite usually is a sign of a tick bite and more importantly, a sign of stage 1 Lyme's disease.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

Insects need target practice in order to feed effectively. Young, immature insects use the procedure of bullseye feeding deposited by a parent insect on a host.

Answer by  StarOne (941)

A bullseye bug bite could occur for many different reasons. The bite could have come from a spider or it could be a symptom of Lyme disease caused by a tick. If the bite becomes bothersome or does not go away you might want to call the doctor.