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Long Island’s waters are home to two species of jellyfish: the moon jelly and the lion’s mane (red jelly). While the disk-shaped moon jelly is harmless, the orange lion’s mane can produce an itching, burning rash when it stings bare skin. A lion’s-mane sting can be serious for a person who is allergic to the venom; otherwise it causes only temporary discomfort. Pouring vinegar on the sting site can alleviate the burning and itching.