6461. These ‘beetles’ are twice the size of a ladybug, but the same shape. I took these photos today (July 12th, 2019) in the yard near the lake. They are/have devoured whatever plant that is that is like a vine, gets purple flowers on it and then they turn into red ‘berries’ that the birds like! […]
6469. How do I get this out of my flower garden. Valley, Nova Scotia. Canada Number 6469. This is a lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), an introduced species that has become quite a pest. I collected the first specimens reported from West Virginia last year. Click here for detailed information including control recommendations.
6451. I have never had these insects in the house before, but this is the third one that I’ve killed this week. It is a flying insect that I’ve seen in the evening or early nighttime, flies slowly, relatively easy to kill. Any thoughts? Glenelg St W. Lindsay, Ontario. Canada Number 6451. This is an assassin […]
6468. This was found in my home in Courtenay BC. We do not know what it is, thanks. Courtenay, British Columbia. Canada Number 6468. This is an ichneumon wasp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). These all are parasitic on other arthropods, mainly other insects. They are harmless to humans.
6467. This insect attached to my leg with a certainly noticeable, but not overly painful, bite – and at first appearances seemed to be a small worm. It is very small and measures about 5mm in length. Photo was taken by Lexi Johnson on a paper towel. South Surrey, British Columbia. Canada Number 6467. This […]
6465. What kind of bug is this? This is my second time seeing them in my bathroom. Dingwall, Toronto ON. Canada Number 6465. This is an assassin bug known as a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus; Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae). This is a cosmopolitan species often found indoors and reputed to have a very painful ‘bite’- Click here for […]
6462. LANGLEY, BC. Canada Number 6462. This is a rove beetle (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae). These are general predators on other small arthropods.
6466. I found it moving on my hand when I was home. The size is 3-4mm, and it was fed with blood (found out when I killed it using a napkin. I doubt between bedbug and bodylice, but these are just guesses… this is the first time we see such a thing! Vancouver, BC. Canada Number […]
6475. Please let me know what can I do to get ready of this I see a 1 or 2 a week in my house thank. vancouver, bc. Canada Number 6475. This is a broad-nosed short-snouted weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). They often enter buildings in search of shelter, but do no harm there. Simply […]
6470. This is a blown up picture. These bugs are tiny and fly. I noticed them in my bathroom at first. Thank you for your assistance. Newark, Ohio. United States Number 6470. This looks like a cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne (Coleoptera: Anobiidae). This beetle and its close cousin, the drugstore beetle, Stegobium paniceum (Coleoptera: Anobiidae), can […]
6471. 28. Montreal, Quebec. Canada Number 6471. This is a spider beetle (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae) in the genus Mezium. These beetles can infest dry stored food products, so you check all areas where dry food products are stored for signs of infestation. Click here for more detailed information.
6478. A group of these bugs gathered together next to each other and have spent two days together on the siding of my house. I thought the pattern of their markings was beautiful but I do not remember ever seeing these bugs before. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada Number 6478. This is a nymph of a stink bug […]
6473. 30. We want to have this bug identified and know if they bite. We live in a basement. Etobicoke, Ontario. Canada Number 6473. This is a broad-nosed short-snouted weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). They often enter buildings in search of shelter, but do no harm there. They do not bite.
6479. Just moved into a new acreage south of Okotoks, Alberta. Have found many of these identical (all the same bug) bugs in 1-2 bedrooms. Have been vacuming them up for last 3 days. they seem to be crawling out of the long carpet ( only in bedrooms ). These are not found all over the […]
6477. I am trying to identify this 1/4-1/2” pink and blue spider. Kitchener, ON. Canada Number 6477. This is a jumping spider (family Salticidae); looks like something in the genus Phidippus, a very large and diverse genus
6474. I found what looks like an assassin bug on my apartment floor because of its classic tubular mouth piece and mantis like front legs. I am wondering if this bug carries the deadly Chagas disease or is it just an assassin bug with a painful bite.I never expected these bugs to be so far […]