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6340 From Windsor, Ontario Number 6340 This is Chariessa pilosa, a checkered beetle (Coleoptera: Cleridae), Click here for an image. Checkered beetles are general predators on other small arthropods; the larvae of this species are reported as feeding on larvae of wood-boring beetles.
6339 Hello, I have no idea what this is. I found it on the window frame of our bedroom when I got home from work at 6pm. Please let me know what this is! From Toronto, ON Number 6339 This is a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae); it looks like a varied carpet beetle, Anthrenus verbesci. The […]
6338 Black, 6 legged beetle with orange colouring on top of back. Beetle had orange belly with black dots. This guy was crawling up my bedroom wall as I was in bed. Fair size, I’d say about the size of my pinky nail. I have never seen this kind before and I am slightly concerned that […]
6337 These are tiny (approx 1-5mm) black worm-like but crawl like caterpillars. They’re inside my walls and climb up windows and walls and are spreading through the whole house wherever hasn’t been sprayed. I think they’re carpet beetle larvae but they’re not in my carpets. I’ve killed over 200 myself and pest control has been […]
6336 Hi! I see these bugs all around my home and I don’t know what they are or how to get rid of them. I live in the UAE. Can you please help me out? Thanks so much.UAE Number 6336 This looks like a firebrat (Thermobia domestica; Zygentoma: Lepismatidae), a cosmopolitan nuisance pest. Click here for […]
6335 We’ve found these guys in the house and crawling on the side of the house but are having trouble getting rid of them. From Peterorough, Ontario Number 6335 This is a small winter stonefly (Plecoptera: Capniidae); these are harmless and there is no need for control. Their nymphs are found beneath rocks and gravel on […]
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6334 Just found this in my bed, help??. From Vancouver Number 6334 This looks like a drugstore beetle, Stegobium paniceum (Coleoptera: Anobiidae); Click here for an image. These beetles and their close relatives, cigarette beetles (Lasioderma serricorne) will feed on an extremely wide variety of organic materials, and can become pantry pests. You likely should check […]
6333 Location found: Kitchen cupboard (where pots and pans are stored). Bug size: 5 mm from head to tail. Winter season. Bug alive or dead: alive (barely). I’m not sure what the fuzzy stuff is attached to the tail of the bug. It might just be a dust bunny that the bug got stuck in. Please […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Betty brand and Nancy’s Fancy Yummy in the Tummy brand…
6332 This insect is from a very large nest (6′ x 3′) in a tree in Sarasota Florida. I think it may be a Paper Wasp but the photos of various wasps and hornets look a lot alike. Many thanks. From United States. Number 6332 This looks like a southern yellow jacket, Vespula squamosa (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). […]
City of Vancouver fields calls about construction sites which send rodents scurrying…
Two patients have died after contracting a fungal infection caused by pigeon droppings at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital…
6331 From Ontario Number 6331 This is a stink bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), it looks like a brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), an introduced species that has become well-established in many areas of North America. In addition to its status as an orchard pest, it also can be a nuisance pest when large numbers enter […]
6330 See them in or around dishwasher. Hard to kill. From Ontario Number 6330 This is a cockroach, likely a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blaberoidea: Ectobiidae). This species is notoriously difficult bring under full control; Click here elsewhere on these pages for some control recommendations.
6329 Hello, I found this indoors in early January. It fell out of some clothes as I moved them. It is very small. I have taken a photo of it next to my index finger in one photo for reference. The photo may be too low quality for your review, but if not, I’m wondering what […]
6328 I found this bug in my house in January in Saskatchewan. I’d like to know what it is! From Saskatchewan Number 6328 This is a two-spotted stink bug, Perillus bioculatus (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), a predatory species that specializes in feeding on the eggs and larvae of the Colorado potato beetle. This species exhibits a wide range […]
6327 Hello there, this critter was found in the kitchen of the apartment in Northern Alberta. Legs were unfortunately damaged during capture, hopefully it does not interfere with ID. It is about half and inch in size. Thanks in advance. From Edmonton Number 6327 This appears to be a nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica […]
6326 Found this in my garden. Not sure what this insect is. Never seen before. From India Number 6326 This is a praying mantis (order Mantodea); there are at least 162 species reported from India – Click here for details.
6325 Very putrid smell, about 1.5 inches long, very soft to touch. From British Columbia Number 6325 This is a caterpillar of a swallowtail butterfly (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). The foul odor is emitted by the fork-like appendage visible above its head. Called an osmeterium, it serves as a defensive mechanism for the caterpillar; Click here for more […]
6324 This little arachnid was found inside in my bar sink, late fall, just looked a bit more unusual to the other spideys we have hanging around, Identfication would be very neat if possible :). Thank you. From BC Number 6324 This is a funnel weaver spider (family Agelenidae); likely in the genus Eratigena – Click here […]
6323 From Quebec Number 6323 This is a house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata, a cosmopolitan species that apparently originally was native to the Mediterranean region. Unlike most other centipedes, it has very good vision and can run down its prey. Click here for more detailed information.
6322 Found crawling in my cottage kitchen sink Oct 20, 2018. From Gravenhurst, Ontario Number 6322 This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). These bugs often become nuisance pests when they enter buildings in search of shelter, but they do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
6321 Found this beetle on my cedar tree in the back yard. I can’t seem to find any information or what type of beetle it is. Would be interested to know what type of beetle it is and if it is common to B.C. From Sicamous, British Columbia Number 6321 This is not a beetle, but […]
6320 I found this beetle on my deck and was shocked to see it! Never seen one so big around here! I looked at some pics but could not identify it! Was hoping you could. We are on an acreage south of Saskatoon SK. Thanks. From Saskatoon. Number 6320 This is a predaceous diving beetle […]
6319 Can you please identify this. From Mississauga, Ontario Number 6319 This is a house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata. House centipedes feed on a wide variety of other arthropods, mainly insects, and their presence indoors may be an indicator of an infestation of some kind. Click here for more detailed information.
6318 Can you please identify this. From Ontario Number 6318 This is a blister beetle Coleoptera: Meloidae) in the genus Meloe. These are often called ‘oil beetles’ as they exhibit reflexive bleeding from their leg joints when disturbed. Their blood (hemolymph contains a chemical, cantharidin, that can cause blistering on tender skin. Click here for more detailed […]
6317 Appeared in my second-floor bedroom (possibly dropped from ceilling), stayed for a picture and then disappeared when I left room. Just outside Fredericton, NB September 27 autumn. High of 20° sunny and breezy day following heavy rain and two nights of frost. From Maugerville, NB Number 6317 This is a larva of an Asian multi-colored […]
6316 Hi, I was wondering if you could help me identify this beautiful spider. I found it today (September 20) in my garden. From Ashton, Ontario Number 6316 This is Argiope trifasciata, an orb weaver known as the banded garden spider. It occurs from southern Canada to northern Mexico; they usually are noticed in late summer/early autumn […]
6315 From Stoney creek Ontario Number 6315 This appears to be a bridge orb weaver, Larinioides sclopetarius (family Araneidae); Click here for images and more information. All orb weavers are harmless to humans.
6314 Saw this by sandy lake Manitoba on August 18-2018 was cloudy outside and very warm. From Winnipeg, Manitoba Number 6314 This is a caterpillar of an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly Papilio glaucus (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae); see Click here for detailed information. Note: Some authors split off tiger swallowtails into the genus Pterourus..