7194. I would like to know what kind/species of spider this is. I live in Quebec Canada and I need to make sure it’s not an infestation. Gatineau, QC Canada Number 7194. This is an eastern parson spider, Herpyllus ecclesiasticus, in the family Gnaphosidae (ground spiders). They may enter buildings while hunting […]
7195. This was on my kitchen floor, need to know what it is. Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Canada Number 7195. It’s a cobweb/comb-footed spider (family Theridiidae) in the genus Steatoda; likely Steatoda bipunctata (commonly known as the rabbit hutch spider). They are not aggressive, but may deliver a painful bite if handled […]
7207. Copper Horn Town, Radium Hot Springs BC. Canada Number 7207. This is a centipede (class Chilopoda) in the family Lithobiidae (stone centipedes); they are not dangerous to humans. Centipede Detailed Information
7200. Several in kitchen and one came out from under the baseboards in the living room. This is a house we haven’t moved into yet and need to know what these are before we proceed. Ottawa, ON Canada Number 7200. This is a nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), […]
7202. I found. few of these tiny black bug on my dogs fur. They were just on the top fur not on the skin. Akax, Ontario, Canada Number 7202. This is an aphid (Hemiptera/Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae). These are strictly plant feeders, and will cause no harm to your dog. Aphid Detailed Information
7198. Hi, found this isolated specimen on the 8th floor of my apartment downtown. Just curious as to what it is, thanks. Ouest, Montréal QC. Canada Number 7198. This is a larva of a black carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae; Attagenus sp.) or close relative. These will feed on a very […]
7201. Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia Number 7201. This looks like a nymph of a planthopper (superfamily Fulgoroidea) in the family Flatidae. Planthopper Nymph Specimen
7199. Found a bug in our home I don’t know if it is good or not. Naujaat Number 7199. This appears to be a larva of a beetle in the family Dermestidae (hide/skin/larder/carpet beetles and allies). Beetle Control Recommendations
7196. Blue Mountains, Ontario Canada Number 7196. 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 Bug Detailed Information
7208. Corner Brook, NL. Canada Number 7208. This is a pseudoscorpion, an arachnid related to spiders and true scorpions that prey on other small arthropods. They are non-venomous and harmless to humans. Pseudoscorpion Detailed Information
7205. Found on porch, during hot day in May. Haven’t seen one before, it was quite long with fuzzy entente, it was near my front door so just want to be sure it isn’t something to worry about if it gets indoors or if I should take precautions. Hamilton, Ontario. Canada Number 7205. […]
7206. Found on our wooden privacy wall 1st sighting. Stratford, PE. Canada Number 7206. This is Lytta aenea, a blister beetle (Coleoptera: Meloidae). Blister Beetle Detailed Information
7209. Golden, British Columbia. Canada Number 7209. This is a relative of grasshoppers and crickets known as the great grig (Cyphoderris monstrosa; Orthoptera: Prophalangopsidae). Great Grig Detailed Information
7203. I’ve found a few of these in the bedroom a week after noticing itchy bites that look like bed bug bites, many in a row/cluster pattern. It’s very small (1-3mm long) and although it looks like a bed bug from the bottom, the top view looks very similar to the black carpet […]
7212. Navan, Ontario. Canada Number 7212. This appear to be a nymph of an eastern boxelder bug, Boisea trivittata (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhopalidae), a very common nuisance pest. Nymph of an Eastern Boxelder Bug detailed information , including some control recommendations.
7213. It’s in my bed, it was dead, it’s like spring weather today, other days hotter. It’s a beach house. Wildwood, New Jersey. United States Number 7213. This looks like an Oriental beetle, Anomala orientalis (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Oriental Beetle detailed information.