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How is called, if you are afraid of bugs?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Here ya go: Entomophobia (also known as insectophobia) is a specific phobia of one or more classes of insect. More specific cases included apiphobia (fear of bees) and myrmecophobia (fear of ants).
Answered 1/29/2017
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Agree: with Dr. Finkelstein. Many people have some level of discomfort with a variety of insects (especially those that bite or sting). However, if you have an insect phobia - that means that the degree of fear is irrational and that the fear is negatively impacting your life. Take care.
Answered 9/29/2016
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