Which arthropod bite can contain cytotoxic and hemolytic toxins that may destroy tissue?

The brown recluse spider is known for its potentially harmful bite, which may contain cytotoxic and hemolytic toxins capable of causing significant tissue damage. These toxins can lead to necrotic skin lesions, resulting in destruction of the surrounding tissue. The venom of the brown recluse contains enzymes that can lyse red blood cells and cause local tissue necrosis, making it particularly dangerous compared to bites from other arthropods.

In contrast, stinging caterpillars may cause irritation through their venom but are generally not known for causing the level of tissue destruction associated with the brown recluse spider. Ticks are primarily associated with transmitting diseases rather than causing direct tissue damage through venom. Wasps, while they can produce painful stings and allergic reactions, do not possess the same type of cytotoxic and hemolytic effects on tissue as the brown recluse spider.