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 1900
A co-worker and I found this 'bug' inside our bug zapper (hanging
out on the inside up against - pretty smart, eh!). He thought it was a mantis
of some sort, I thought it was a dragonfly. We've come to the realization that
neither of us is correct. Please Help Us!
Thank You, Jason
This insect is in the order
Megaloptera, family Corydalidae. It most likely is a female dobsonfly (Corydalus
spp.) - see
http://www.windsofkansas.com/dobsonfly.JPG
for an image. The larvae are aquatic predators known as hellgrammites - see
http://www.scientificillustrator.com/art/insects/dobsonfly_larva.jpg
for an image. If the antennae were somewhat feathery, it could be a
fishfly (Chauliodes spp.) - see
http://www.insectidentification.org/imgs/insects/fishfly.jpg
for an image. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1899
My wife found a dead one in the baby's crib... And we aren't doing well
moneywise latly so any suggestions... Thank you in advance... If you can tell
me what bug it is at least and I'll learn how to rid us of this pest. Thor
This is a long-horned wood-boring
beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), likely an accidental ‘visitor’ to your home.
It poses no threat to your child, and is not a species that would infest the
structure of your house. Many species in this family are attracted to lights at
night, and thus may gain entry to dwellings.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
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 1898
Hello. My husband recently came across this big bug in a dirt pile that he was
working in, located in Surrey, BC. No one he worked with has seen this before,
and nor have anyone else we've shown it to. Any ideas what this is, male or
female, what it eats, what its natural habitat is? We are keeping it as a
science project for the kids to find all this info, but so far, we have not
found anything online. Any information you can provide will be extremely
helpful. Thanks, Lara
This is a long-horned wood-boring
beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae); specifically, it is a banded alder borer,
Rosalia funebris - see
http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1192006
for an image. The larvae of this species
bore in the dead wood of hardwood trees, including maples, alder, ash, sycamore,
oak and willow. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1897
Hi, We have been finding this bug in increasing numbers since we moved into our
new home about a month ago. They especially love our master bathroom. I've
found over a hundred of them in our tub at one point. I also find them on
window sills, ceiling, baseboards, etc. They don't seem to be interested in
our food. We'd appreciate any help identifying this little nuisance. I've
attached a couple of pictures of a dead one. Hopefully they're not too blurry.
Thanks, Wendy
I could not get this image to
enlarge; although it resembles an ant-like flower beetle (Coleoptera: Anthicidae)
- see
http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/image/91629202
for an example - I have never heard of any members of this family being an
indoor pest. On the other hand, one of the commoner small beetles occurring in
new houses, the foreign grain beetle (Ahasverus advena; Coleoptera:
Silvanidae) looks nothing like your specimen - see
http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/NewHouseBug.shtml.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1896
Hello, Do you know what this insect is? I found it on my swingset. It has
lost a leg. It has something that looks like a loop hanging off of it.
Thanks, Bug learner
This appears to be a nymph of a
katydid or related long-horned grasshopper (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae).
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bug #1896 is an adult male Drumming
Katydid or Oak Bush-Cricket (Meconema
thalassinum) and, unless Bug Learner lives in Europe, that little guy
isn't native to his area. For more info, check out this recent article (
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/esbc/Journal/journal2007/JESBC_2007_91-92_Cannings.pdf
) as well as these sites with
maps, photos & general details (
http://buzz.ifas.ufl.edu/103a.htm ,
http://buzz.ifas.ufl.edu/103dm.htm ,
http://images.google.ca/images?q=Drumming
katydid&ie=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi ).
--ps: the little 'loop' is actually made up of two curved
sensory appendages called cerci that the male uses during copulation. C.S.
|
 1895
I decided to include a few photos and one video. It sort of looks like a
waterbug, but it was walking on my wall. I live in Chicago, Illinois. I know it
is an insect because it has six legs. It has two wings, one set, covering its
abdomen. What do you think it is? Periodically, its back "tail," I 'd call it,
would bump up and down. hope this helps in identifying it. Thanks, Andrew
W.
This appears to be an ensign wasp
(Hymenoptera: Evaniidae). They are parasitic on the egg cases of cockroaches,
and thus considered beneficial.
See
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/beneficial-02_ensign_wasp.htm
for images and more information.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1894
Can you please help us settle a
neighborhood bet? We are having an argument about whether this is a type of
cockroach or a beetle. We live in upstate South Carolina and this bug was found
on a back deck near the swimming pool. Any help you could give would be
appreciated. Thank you. Paige.
This is a long-horned
wood-boring beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the genus Prionus;
likely Prionus pocularis, the "tooth-necked long horned beetle" - see
http://entweb.clemson.edu/museum/beetles/local/btle56.jpg
for an image. Beetles in this genus are the largest members of this family in
North America; their larvae bore in the roots of trees, and sometimes can cause
considerable damage. Ed Saugstad,
retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1893
Found this bug in rural Connecticut, shoreline area. Seemed lethargic and had
trouble righting itself. It has claw-like front legs. Don't know if this is an
adult or a larvae or what stage it is. Can anyone figure out what it is?
Thanks. Zak.
This appears to be the nymph of a
cicada (Hemiptera/Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadidae). Depending on the species, they
spend anywhere from one to 17 years underground feeding on the sap from tree
roots before coming to the surface to transform to the adult stage. Usually,
they first find some object to climb, such as a tree trunk or fence post, before
shedding the nymphal exoskeleton. See
http://members.fortunecity.com/cicadaman1999/id41.htm
for a series of images showing molting.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1892
Greetings, and thanks for a great site! Found these insects in
great numbers on my driveway and climbing up the foundation of my home; they
move in trails (like ants). Not sure what they are, and if I should be
concerned. Any help is appreciated! Tom. Houston
|
 1891
I'm in the San Francisco area and just had this thing fly into my window. Never
seen it before and it is not native to this area. It's antennae is fan-like, and
he hissed loudly at me while I was catching him with the jar. What is it?
Daisy.
This beetle is in the family
Scarabaeidae, genus Polyphylla, likely the 10-lined June beetle (Polyphylla
decemlineata), see
http://www.parfaitimage.com/Insecta/polyphylla_decemlineata.html
for an image and an audio
clip of its hiss. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I was really struck by your pictures of this bug so I googled “hissing beetle
brown white stripes” and I think it is a ten-lined June beetle. Here’s a link
with more information:
http://jenny.tfrec.wsu.edu/opm/displaySpecies.php?pn=640 Pat
|
 1890
Hello, This was found in the carpet of our home in the metro-Phoenix area
of Arizona. My wife said she found one a week earlier on the carpet near a
doorway in the adjacent room. She said the previous one was fatter and lighter
in color. Any help is appreciated!!!! Eddie
This appears to be a beetle larva,
bearing a superficial resemblance to a mealworm (Tenebrio spp.;
Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) - see
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/teneb/Tenebrio_larva_1.jpg
for an image. They occasionally can be pantry pests in grain products - see
http://www.entomart.be/nouveaux/NEO-0489-Tenebriomoli.jpg
for an image of an adult beetle. Also, have your wife take a look at the carpet
beetle larvae at
http://www.bobthebugman.com/images/beetles/BEETLE94.gif
and
http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/diaglab/04images/504anthrenus-carpet-beetle.jpg
to see whether they resemble the ‘fatter and lighter’ one she saw
earlier. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist;
Sinks Grove, WV. |
  1889
Hi I have reviewed your insect pictures and cannot seem to find these two
critters. These bugs are new to my Barrie, On garden this year. The brilliant,
green bug on my pussy willow standard and has eaten, with its larva, most of the
leaves. Thus must go!! The black and red bug is in the rocks near my pond but
stay in a group and scurry away when disturbed. I would like to know if these
red and black bugs are beneficial in the garden. Thanks Rosanne
The beetle is in the family
Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles), it could be an invasive species, the imported
willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolora) - see
http://www.invasive.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5190061
for an image. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
Thx Ed about the info on the beetle. I need to get rid
of these fast. Rosanne
|
 1888
hi we appears to be saw dust in the general area with them
wondering if it is some found this bug on our counter top it is kind of reddy
brown in color with a smooth narrow body ind of termite we live in Creston BC
Canada. any help would be appreciated
|
 1887
We live 2 hours north of Toronto, in the Muskoka area. My
brother- in -law found this strange creature while tilling the vegetable garden
in April. He has kept it in a jar, in the soil, for over two months and it is
very much alive but has not changed. Seems to try to whip its 'hook' at us --
is it a cocoon? larva? Reminiscent of a tomato worm, to me....Any ideas would
be appreciated!
This is a pupa of a sphinx
moth (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae); and from its size, it’s quite possible that it
is a tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata). See
http://entoplp.okstate.edu/ddd/insects/tomatohornworms.htm
for more information. Ed Saugstad,
retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I think it’s a sphinx moth pupa – I found a bunch in my flowerbeds when I was
planting this spring. They grow up to be tomato hornworms.
Pat |
 1886
can you tell me what this pest is, we have not found any live but dead ones all
over the house. thanks. Tobi
This is a very defunct house
centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata; a common peridomestic species (see
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/iiin/housece.html).
They are general predators on other small arthropods, and large specimens are
capable of inflicting a painful bite if mishandled. Ed
Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1885
I was worried this might be a kissing bug potentially carrying Chagas disease? I
live in Florida and the bug was probably about a centimeter long. Mike.
Although I’m not sure whether this
is an assassin bug (family Reduviidae) or a damsel bug (family Nabidae), it most
definitely is not a vector of Chagas’ disease. Only assassin bugs in the
subfamily Triatominae vector this disease, and they look nothing like your
specimen. See
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/vector/images/tsanguisuga.jpg
(this species has been reported from Florida) and
http://www.neurobio.arizona.edu/faculty/hildebrand/kissingbug/
for examples. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1884
The spider was found on my bathroom floor and is about the size of a quarter
with his legs spread out. Just wondering what he/she is... ~Elle~
This spider is in the family
Agelenidae (funnel web/grass spiders), likely in the genus Tegenaria -
see
http://www.biopix.dk/Temp/Tegenaria atrica 00002.JPG
for an image. Spiders in this genus often are found indoors; large specimens are
capable of delivering a painful bite if mishandled.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1883
Hi, I've found this little beetle looking bug in my apartment. My apartment has
parkay flooring throughout. I find them pretty much anywhere, no specific
area. I'm not sure what it is. Hope some you can identify it. Jennifer
This beetle could be in the
family Dermestidae, which includes both pantry and clothing pests; they will
feed on a very wide variety of organic matter, including accumulations of dead
insects in light fixtures, window sills, etc. See
http://citybugs.tamu.edu/FastSheets/Ent-1045.html
for a fact sheet that includes control recommendations.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1882
Please help identify this bug. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I
don't recall having seen this bug before. There are lots of them all over our
new deck. They are relatively soft bodied at both stages. I have a couple in a
jar so I can see what they will turn into. Any help would be great.
Thanks. Lawrence.
These are a larva and pupa,
respectively, of a ladybird beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1881
Hi, here is a little creature that
is on our neighbors pine tree and there children’s wooden play station. We live
in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. They multiply fast. They are about twice the
size of an aphid. Is this bug a pest or harmful to the children? They are
annoying because they get on every thing including people. What bug is this?
Regards, Rod
This does appear to be a large
aphid, but the cornicles (abdominal structures characteristic of aphids) cannot
be seen in this image (they simply may be out of focus). At any rate, this is
nothing that would cause any harm to children; all aphids are sap feeders on
plants and some species can be quite serious pests. Ed
Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1880
Hi there, I live in southern British Columbia. This area is open fields, near a
river, with mix of forest. There have been A LOT of these mostly blackish (maybe
a little iridescent?) flying beetles around. They are about 1/4" and have been
around for the past couple weeks or more. I think they are eating my plants! Any
ideas? Thanks. Heather
This beetle is in the family
Scarabaeidae, possibly in the genus Serica - see
http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/image/61928175
for an image. The adults in this genus are leaf feeders, their larvae are root
feeders. Other than hand-picking, any pesticide registered for use on the type
of plants you have should provide control.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1879
Here is a really colorful and pretty spider I found at my camp in Western
Pennsylvania. Can you please help to identify it. Linda
This is an orb-weaving spider
(family Araneidae) in the genus Araneus, possibly the marbled orb weaver,
Araneus marmoreus - see
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/2421/
for an image. The color pattern of this species is extremely variable. All orb
weavers are harmless to humans. Ed
Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
  1878
Hello, Can you help me to identify these two
spiders? The thin one had about a 1.5 to 2" inch footprint on the water. The
fatter one had about a 2 to 2.5" inch foot print on the water. Best regards, …
PK :-)
Burlington, Ontario
These are fishing/dock/nursery web
spiders (family Pisauridae) in the genus Pisaurina. The smaller one is a
male (note the enlarged pedipalps) and the larger one is a very pregnant female.
See
http://www.spiderzrule.com/spiders063/PisaurinaMira600w.jpg
for an image and
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pisaurina_mira.html
for more detailed information.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
  1877
I live in rural Ottawa, Canada. What are these beetles and how do I get rid of
them. Thanks Iris MacPherson
The images will not enlarge, but
these could be blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae) - see
http://www.dpughphoto.com/images/blister beetle lytta
aenea durham 42308.JPG for an image.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1876
Hi there! I have these little creatures everywhere in my garden.
They are concentrated near a pine tree. I live in Regina, SK. At first I
thought they were spiders or ticks but I don't think they are either. If you can
identify them I would be so grateful and tell me how to get rid of them.
Thanks! Yvan
|
 1875
Beautifully coloured insect seen at Nutimik Lake Manitoba. Any
leads to a name?
|
 1874
Hi, I noticed your website today and it just occurred that I might be able to
finally get an I.D. on my insects. The caterpillar looks like a kind of
inchworm (Geometridae) and was crawling on some roses. The longhorn beetle was
on a tree stump and has a beautiful iridescent colour when in the sun. The moth
was flying around some White clover. They were all taken in Edmonton, Alberta in
Late-May to June. Thanks, James
The cerambycid beetle appears
similar to some in the genus Phymatodes (see
http://www.zone.ee/estfam/fam_ceramb_pics/Phymatodes
testaceus.jpg ), but I cannot be certain. Information on
this family in Alberta seems rather limited. The moth is in the family Noctuidae,
appearing very much like the species Heliothis ononis (flax bollworm)-
see
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/noctuoidea/jpgs/image_e.php?image[]=111077.jpg,Heliothis+ononis
for an image. The larva is indeed in the family Geometridae; it is
in the subfamily Geometrinae, the adults in this subfamily are known as
emeralds, as most are green in colour (see
http://fireflyforest.net/firefly/2005/10/01/southern-emerald-moth/
). Caterpillars in this subfamily can be quite bizarre in appearance,
including some that will camouflage themselves with bits of the plant parts they
are feeding upon. Some examples can be seen at
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/larva.php?plate=1&page=6&size=s&sort=h.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1873
This bug was found in my back yard (Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA) I
have never seen any bug like this in my area before! It may have come in with a
dump truck load of stones I had delivered like 4 weeks prior? I had just
installed a bug zapper light and that night I saw this bug crawling on the pile
of stones..... It has 4 legs and 2 front claws / feelers? it has some light fur
on the under side. The head part is hard, and back softer. Thanks.
Josh
This is a giant water bug
(Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Belostomatidae). Also known as toe-biters and electric
light bugs, they are voracious predators on other small aquatic life, including
tadpoles and minnows. They are strong fliers, and often found at quite some
distance from water. Starting with no. 1792, you can find several similar
examples on this site. Ed Saugstad,
retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1872
Hi, in Saint-Felicien (Lac St-Jean) in northern Quebec, I have an
infestation of these defoliating insects that look like tiny weevils. They seem
to have two stages green and dark brown colors as shown on the image. Any ideas
how to control them? Thanks, Francois
These also appear to be broad-nosed
weevils (see no. 1871), but two different species. Adults in this subfamily
usually are leaf feeders whereas the larvae usually are root feeders. As for
control, they should be susceptible to most conventional insecticides applied to
the foliage on which they are feeding. You might try
http://www.eauquebec.com/pesticides/apropos_en.htm as
a starting point. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1871
Found this one at our cottage in Sauble Beach Ontario. It
measures about 3/8th inch. Any idea what it is? Thanks. John
This is a broad-nosed/short-snouted
weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae); such as the brown
punctate weevil - Otiorhynchus raucus, an introduced species - see
http://www.zin.ru/ANIMALIA/Coleoptera/images/foto/otiorhynchus_raucus.jpg
for an image and nos 1868 and 1852 for other examples of this group.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
  1870
I hope you can help. We live in eastern Ontario close to Lake
Ontario and every year at this time these critters appear enmasse. They
devastate my friends iris' but only the light coloured flowers not the purple
ones. She tried spraying the buds with an insecticidal soap but to no avail.
They don't seem to bother any other plants but destroy the iris' in a matter of
days and then seem to be gone. Thanks. Ken.
These are chafers, beetles in
the family Scarabaeidae. Several of these can be serious pests, such as the rose
chafer - see
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1198.html for
a fact sheet that includes control recommendations.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This looks like a Rose chafer (Macrodactylus subspinosus) in the
Scarab beetle family. James |
 1869
Hi, Every year about this time, the next door neighbor's house is covered
with beetles. They left us alone until this year and they love to come inside
and there are tons of them.
They mate and leave eggs behind. It's a terrible nuisance because I don't want
to injure them. They fly and are fairly smart. What are they? Thanks for any
info. -Carla
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks but I just found it. Boxelder, right? But we don't have those trees out
here. I'm in Oakland, California. Thank you - great site.
These might be western boxelder bugs
(Boisea rubrolineata) that will feed on a wide variety of plants. See
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74114.html
for more information. Ed Saugstad,
retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1868
Hello, These little pests began invading our home about a
week ago, and it's getting worse every day. They appear to be weevil-like -
hard black bugs that can't fly. In the morning we find them on the ceilings and
in the bathtub, on the stair railing, etc. We can't find a source, don't know
what they eat. Please help us! They are driving us crazy! We live in a rural
area in central Alberta. Thank you.
These are
broad-nosed/short-snouted weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily
Entiminae). Some can be garden/agricultural pests such as the strawberry root
weevil and black vine weevil; these species commonly wander indoors. See no.
1852 for another example. Ed Saugstad,
retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1867
Hello, We would appreciate some help identifying this insect.
Has been found in the bedrooms (upstairs), bathroom, kitchen and outside by the
rubbish bin. Have found about 12 in the last month. We live in Auckland, New
Zealand. Thank you. Paula
|
 1866
Hi, I found these bugs (photos attached) on my blanket was I was cleaning.
They don't look like bed bugs to me because they are more "round like a ball"
and bed bugs appear to be round like a pizza if that makes any sense. I can't
figure out what they are, but I do have a dog (who sleeps on the bed) so it
could easily be something she picked up...although they don't look like ticks or
fleas either. I live in Manhattan (NYC). Thanks! Alexis
These are spider beetles
(Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae). They feed on a wide variety of
organic materials, and sometimes can be pantry pests. See
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2117.html
for a fact sheet that includes control recommendations.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
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These look like spider beetles (Anottidae, ptininae ) they feed on waste
grain and flour products and can be a sincere pest if not controlled. Thanks,
James |
 1865
Hello, We found this little bug in our flat in London, UK, in mid May. It
was about 5mm in length, under the naked eye looked quite yellow, with short
wings. After a while it 'jumped' away. We are very interested in what that bug
is, as we have never seen a similar one before.
Thanks, Spyridoula & Frank
This appears to be a nymph of a
planthopper (Hemiptera/Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoridae). What it is doing indoors is
anyone’s guess. Ed Saugstad, retired
entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1864
Hi ID people, Here is a spider (or some sort of arachnid) I found
underneath a log in the woods in Florida. This spider is missing a leg, but
clearly has 4 on one side. I don't have a picture with a size reference, but the
body is about 0.75 cm in diameter. What do you think?
Thanks, Zac
This is not a true spider, but a
closely related arachnid in the order Opiliones called a harvestman or ‘daddy
long-legs’; they are harmless to humans. See
http://www.arachnology.be/pages/Opilio_QandA.html
for much more information.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. |
 1863
Hello, Please find attached a few photos that I took of this
unusual looking insect. I know that it can fly as I watched it fly away. I was
in fact in a forest like area in Ottawa Ontario Canada, taking bird pictures
when this insect landed right before me. It was approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches
in length and 3/4 inch wide. If you can help me with its type or specie I would
be very grateful. Thanking you in advance, Francine
This appears to be an eyed elater (Alaus
oculatus; Coleoptera: Elateridae). See
http://www.stephencresswell.com/s/elaters.html
for an image of this species as well as its close relative Alaus myops,
the blind or small-eyed elater. The larvae of some click beetles (often called
wireworms) can be garden/agricultural pests, but the larvae of these beetles
appear to be predaceous on other insects.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1862
This bug is invading one room in my house, an office above my
garage. It is about 3/16" in length and resembles a Beetle. Photos attached.
There are about 20 per day. It has ineffective wings, and seems to
prefer crawling slowly. Many are found dead. I have sprayed, which may be
causing their demise soon after they appear. For the life of me I can't tell
where they are coming from. My house is 58 years old. I live in Northern New
Jersey and the problem has only been occurring for about 2 weeks. Steve.
These could be black carpet beetles
(Attagenus ; Coleoptera: Dermestidae). Check margins of any carpeting
that contains wool fabric as well as any stored woolen/fur clothing items for
signs of their larvae (see ) or their damage. If you find anything suspicious,
see
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2103.html
for a fact sheet that includes control recommendations.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
  1861
Seen and photographed in a tree in New Jersey. Can you identify
it? Thanks. Don
These are newly hatched nymphs of
wheel bugs (Arilus cristatus; Hemiptera: Reduviidae) - see
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/wheel_bug.htm
for much more information, including images of all life stages of this
prehistoric-looking predator.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
|
 1860
Had a Beetle shower last June 02 2008 in Sarnia Ontario Canada,
they seemed to be attracted to the light also got pics of others brown in colour
no front pinchers. | |
