western black widow spider
7512. Spiders found in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Number 7512. This is a western black widow spider, Latrodectus hesperus, the only medically important spider in Alberta. See western black widow spider detailed information .
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Larder beetle exoskeletons
7508. What are these ??? Hollow shells, and are super small. I found them whilst cleaning; and there’s TONS of them. Conception bay south, Canada Number 7508. These are shed ‘skins’ (exoskeletons) of a beetle in the family Dermestidae (carpet/hide/larder beetles and allies). These most likely are in the genus […]
Orb weaver
7511. Spiders found in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Number 7511. This spider is a harmless orb weaver in the genus Argiope, most likely A. trifasciata.
Reproductive termite
7509. Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada Number 7509. This a reproductive termite that has shed its wings; it looks like a Pacific coast dampwood termite, Zootermopsis angusticollis. See Reproductive termite detailed information .
Grain beetles
7501. Super super small under the stove. Calgary, Alberta. Canada Number 7501. This is one of the grain beetles (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in the genus Oryzaephilus, either a saw-toothed grain beetle or a merchant grain beetle. The distinguishing characters cannot be seen in this image. They may feed on a wide variety […]
assassin bug
7513. On my porch. Not bothering anything. I’m just curious. Wintersville, OH. United States Number 7513. This is an assassin bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae) known as a wheel bug (Arilus cristatus).These are general predators on other arthropods, mainly other insects. Although not aggressive towards humans, they can deliver a very painful bite if mishandled. […]
Robber fly
7503. Central Alabama, temperature about 80 degrees F. Mid August 2024. Pelham, Alabama. United States Number 7503. This is a robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae), possibly in the genus Promachus – see Robber fly example . Robber flies are ambush predators that dart out to nab insects that fly too close […]
Nymph of a German cockroach
7514. Found November 3rd in my basement during the afternoon. What is this? Kingston, Ontario. Canada Number 7514. This is a nymph of a German cockroach Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species notoriously difficult to bring under full control. If you see any more, you may want to consider contacting a certified […]
Nymph of a cockroach
7516. Hi, was looking for some help in identifying a beetle that we’ve been seeing a few times in our second-floor bathroom over the past few months. In late November, I killed one after seeing it crawl out of a crack in our bathroom tile. No further sightings for a bit, but we did […]
Giant water bug
7507. Is this a giant Asian water beetle. What do I do with it. Found it at our daycare. Same, Red Earth Creek, Alberta. Canada. Number 7507. This is a giant water bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Belostomatidae), possibly a Lethocerus sp.; these are native, not Asian. See Giant water bug detailed information […]
(American) house spider
7502. Picture were taken by a friend near his home wanted to know what kind of spider this is because there are small children all around this area. Georgetown, Canada. Number 7502. This appears to be a common (American) house spider, Parasteatoda tepidariorum – see (American) house spider image . […]
booklouse
7505. Hi, I find these dotted around the house. Sometimes in the bathroom or on a windowsill. Theres always only one or two. They were first found in a bathroom where we had a birds nest removed from the exhaust vent. Are these booklice ? Ontario, Canada. Number 7505. Yes, this […]
Termites
7506. Hi there, I was referred by a friend that you helped identify pests. We found about 30 of these in our house one day after the first rain in awhile. The summer temperature just recently dropped. Thanks for your help! Number 7506. These are termites that have have shed their […]
Nymph of an assassin bug
7515. I believe this is the nymph of an assassin bug but I’m not sure. It was found on my hallway floor after a weekend away. Haven’t found any others. Barrie, ON. Canada Number 7515. This is a nymph of an assassin bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae) known as the masked hunter (Reduvius personatus). […]
Brown marmorated stink bug
7517. I live on Ile Bizard. A small bedroom community off the Island of Montreal in the Des Prairies river. Its winter, house is closed up tight. Last night this thing came flying into my home office as i sat by my computer. It headed straight for the desk lamp. Never saw such […]
Larder beetle
7518. Found on basement. Calgary, AB. Canada Number 7518. This is a larder beetle, Dermestes lardarius (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), a common peridomestic pest species. These and their larvae will feed on a very wide variety of organic materials. See Larder beetle detailed information .