7181. Hi, I was just wondering… Are these stink bugs doing what I think they’re doing? Are they propagating the species? Pelham, Alabama United States Number 7181. If you mean mating, yes they are. Also, they are brown marmorated stink bugs, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a […]
7180. Beetle larva. London, Ontario. Canada Number 7180. This appears to be a larva of a large species of ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae). These are general predators on other small invertebrates, primarily other insects. Ground Beetle Detailed Information
7178. I m just wondering what kind of bug this is. It was found in PEI in someone’s house. Crapaud, PEI. Canada Number 7178. This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). Although harmless, these can become nuisance pests when they enter homes in search of shelter. Western Conifer Seed […]
7186. Hi, It was crawling on our rug and it was around 3 mm in length. North York, Ontario Canada Number 7186. This is a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetles and allies). The adult beetles do no damage, but their larvae can be quite destructive. Carpet Beetle […]
7192. We have found at least 20 of these in the last few weeks since moving into our home in Carlisle, ON. They vary in size, this one is about an inch long in total (legs and all). My husband said he saw one much bigger. Noticeable large bobbly things on its head (excuse […]
7189. Only submitting because I looked it up and it did not say that these spiders are found in Canada! I found this one on Vancouver Island, British Columbia! I think it is a Johnson jumping spider- just want to know if maybe it’s a new spider to be found in BC? […]
7182. Hello, we found a few of these bugs in our home on the walls. We would appreciate it if you could identify the insects, explain if they are dangerous and how we can ensure that they will not reappear. We do not know where they are coming from. Thank you, RICHMOND HILL, ON […]
7177. I have noticed these insects inside my guest bedroom. They were on the walls, floor as well as ceiling. I want to know the exact name so I can use the correct solution to get rid of it. Burlington, ON. Canada Number 7177. This appears to be a drugstore beetle (aka biscuit […]
7179. I suspect a giant water bug but would like confirmation. No ponds or standing water nearby. Strathroy, Ontario. Canada. Number 7179. It certainly is a giant water bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Belostomatidae). These are strong fliers that may be found far from any water source. Giant Water Bug Detailed information
7184. This guy was in my house hiding in the load of towels less than an inch long. Soft body no wings brownish in color. What type of bug is this. Winnipeg, MB Canada Number 7184. This is a nymph of an assassin bug known as a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus; Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae), […]
7183. Very small fly/moth? that I have recently started to find in my house. Seem to come out in the evening and are attracted to my living room lamp light. They just hang on the walls. Seem to multiple quickly as there were at least 10 last night. I can’t seem to find […]
7191. Found in my 2nd floor bathroom. Were not here last year when I moved in. Edmonton, Alberta Canada Number 7191. This is not a pest. It is a scarlet malachite beetle, Malachius aeneus (Coleoptera: Melyridae). Scarlet Malachite Beetle Detailed information
7190. Toronto, ON Canada Number 7190. These could be larvae/larval skins of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae. These will feed on and damage a very wide variety of organic materials, including woolen and silk fabrics, feathers, hides, dry stored food products, etc. Click here for some control advice.
7197. I have noticed numbers of these insects at my camp near New Ross as well as in my workshop at home. New Ross, NS Canada Number 7197. This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). Although harmless, these can become nuisance pests when they enter homes in search […]
7204. Can you identify this? I have never seen anything like it before. Temperance Vale, New Brunswick, Canada. Number 7203. This is a jumping spider (family Salticidae) in the genus Phidippus. They have excellent eyesight and actively hunt down their prey. They are not dangerous to humans.