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Actually, yes and no. Cow killers are actually wingless wasps, so if you are allergic to bee stings, it could be lethal. If your not, it will just hurt like hell for an hour.

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It can be lethal if your allergic to bee stings. They are basically wingless wasps.

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Yes they are, their poison is the similar to wasps. This is because they are wingless wasps. Unless you are allergic to bee stings, they aren't typically lethal.

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