Thousands of pest photos submitted for identification.
7107. What is this? This is the second one within a few days I have found in my apartment. Abbotsford, BC. Canada.
Number 7107. 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. Click here for more detailed information.
7106. Campbellford, On. Canada
Number 7106. This is a hummingbird clearwing sphinx moth (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) in the genus Hemaris; it appears to be Hemaris thysbe. Click here for details on its life history.
7105. They appear outside my backyard, around my backyard door, on the brick wall of my house. After I step on them, a patch of red blood spread. First time seeing them after few days of rain, I have not seen them before. People mentioned seeing them lately around 10km away from my home. What are they? Are they harmful? Why they are red-blooded?
Number 7105. This is an aphid (Hemiptera/Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae). The red you noted came from the aphids’ tissues and is not blood. These strictly are plant feeders; some species can vector viral diseases of plants. Click here for more detailed information
7104. Found two of these in bed… lot of hair… doesn’t look like bedbugs, please help… Richmond, BC. Canada
Number 7104. This is a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Click here for detailed information.
7103. Markham, Ontario. Canada
Number 7103. This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae); Click here for more detailed information.
7102. Found in my wood dresser. On the wall close to my carpet. On my toilet paper. West Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada
Number 7102. This is a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Click here for detailed information.
7101. Tick like bug with crab arms. Found on plants in area where elk are common and ticks are often problematic. Sechelt, Bc. Canada
Number 7101. 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. Click here for more detailed information
7100. Early September evening, backyard of suburban area. One of numerous (dozens) winged ants crawling around deck. Also seen in ground near foundation. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada
Number 7100. This does not look like any of the common household pest species; it might be a Formica sp. Click here. For more on ants in Manitoba, Click here
7099. Found this in my bed late September/early October. I’ve been getting either bites or allergic reaction on my legs. Abbotsford, BC. Canada
Number 7099. This is a case-bearing caterpillar; it would not be responsible for any bites. Worst case scenario would be if it were a clothes moth caterpillar, so if any of your blankets/bedclothes contain wool or silk, you should examine them for any sign of chewing damage.
7098. I saw this spider crawling on my step. I was able to grab couple pics but when i went to grab a tub it went under my concrete step. Unsure of what kinda spider this is any help would be great. Thxs. Victoria, Newfoundland. Canada
Number 7098. This is a harmless orb weaver in the genus Araneus. Click here for an example.
7097. This spider has began making a web on the wall above our toilet. It is a small spider, roughly 7mm long. I am slightly concerned that if it is venomous, when it makes a larger web it could get in someone hair in the early morning/late night when they aren’t paying attention. My phone is telling me it is a false widow, but from what I can find they are larger with different looking pattern. Is this spider dangerous? Should I worry about it or leave it alone? Caledonia, Ontario. Canada
Number 7097. This looks like a furrow orb weaver in the genus Larinioides known as a foliate spider, Click here for an image. Although technically venomous, like the vast majority of spiders, it is harmless to humans.
7096. Hi. I’m hoping you can identify this spider. Found in rockyview outside of Calgary Alberta. Canada
Number 7096. This is a harmless orb weaving spider (Family Araneidae). I cannot be certain because of the angle from which the image was taken, but it might be a labyrinth orb weaver in the genus Metepeira, Click here for an image.
7095. Can you let me know what these are, found them in my basement. They approx 1 cm long. Belle mead, NJ. United States
Number 7095. This is a ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae); these are general predators on other small invertebrates, mainly other insects. They often wander indoors accidentally while searching for prey. Click here for more detailed information
7094. I want to know the details. BHEL TOWNSHIP, RANIPET TAMILNADU. India
Number 7094. It’s a lappet moth (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) caterpillar known as a tea oil caterpillar (Lebeda nobilis); Click here for an image.
7093. We’ve seen s number of these, they fly and crawl. They’re about 3/4 inch long. Surrey, BC. Canada
Number 7093. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
7092. Central Alabama, late afternoon. Thank you for your help. Pelham, AL. United States
Number 7092. This is Argiope aurantia, a very common and widespread orb weaving spider that goes by many different common names, including the yellow garden spider, black and yellow garden spider, golden garden spider, writing spider, zigzag spider, zipper spider, and corn spider. Like all other otb weavers, it is harmless to humans. Click here for more detailed information.
7091. This photo was taken outdoors about 2 months ago. It was a very hot clear day outside in Texas. San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Number 7091. This is an abdomen of an earwig (order Dermaptera). Click here for an image of an intact specimen.
7090. Thinking it is a praying mantis? Carleton Place, Ontario. Canada
Number 7090. This is a tree cricket, Orthoptera: Gryllidae; subfamily Oecanthinae. The ‘chirps’ of one species are so regular as to be usable for estimating air temperature – Click here for details. In spite of their dainty appearance, they can give one quite a painful nip!
7089. Good afternoon, I’m trying to identify what I belied to be pupa in my garage. They are approximately 3-5mm in length and resemble to size and shape of mouse droppings. However they are light brown and appear to have “stripes” or articulated joints. I usually find them in collections of 10-20 at a time. I’d like to identify them to determine if they are a problem and how to get rid of them. Thank you. Ontario
Number 7089. These are the empty pupal cases of a muscoid fly (the group that includes house flies and their relatives). When the larvae (maggots) of these flies finish feeding, they often will then leave their food source and crawl away in order to find a drier place to undergo pupation.
7088. Found this in my screened-in porch. Is this a cockroach? Glenburnie, Ontario. Canada
Number 7088. 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. Click here for more detailed information.
7087. These tiny little bugs have been swarming our light fixtures and smartphones inside the house. There are so many of them flying around. This started late summer/early fall in mid-September in Southern Ontario, Canada. We notice them in the evening especially. What are they and how do we get rid of them? Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 7087. These are male (note the feathery antennae) non-biting midges (Diptera: Chironomidae). Their larvae are aquatic like those of mosquitoes, but they can utilize a wider scope of habitats and thus nearly impossible to control effectively. Fortunately, they do no harm, and essentially are nuisances – Click here
7086. Been finding these bugs under my baseboard heaters..pls help also I keep getting bites. So not sure if I have 2 different kind of bugs in my place. Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 7086. These are spider beetles (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae). They will feed on a very wide variety of organic matter, and sometimes may be pantry pests. Click here for more detailed information. They would not be responsible for any bites.
7085. Husband found this in our back yard yesterday. Never seen one before. Weather was approximately 21 Celsius. Regina, Saskatchewan. Canada
Number 7085. This is a caterpillar of the Achemon sphinx moth, Eumorpha achemon (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae); Click here for details.
7084. Woke up September 21 @about 9:30AM, and went outside on baçc porch 4 a cigarette.. Had a blanket balled up on chair i sit on. I went to remove blanket to sit 4 a smoke and it fell out on ground.. i stomped him out quicc! Lol
He had a big ass stinger lookin thing, so I had 2 sho him im not 2 be tested or played wit so i gave him da biznesss asap 2 establish dominance & sho all tha other neighborhood bugs in area who da bigg homie is!! Cambridge, Ontario. Canada
Number 7084. I’m afraid that you killed a ‘good guy’ (actually a gal); it’s a female Megarhyssa macrurus, a giant ichneumon wasp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). They use their long ovipositor to bore into tree trunks and deposit their eggs in the tunnels of woodwasp larvae upon which their own larvae will feed. Click here for a video of them in action.
7083. Found on outside screen door of lower level entry suite in my home. Vernon, BC. Canada
Number 7083. This is a female western black widow spider, Latrodectus Hesperus. Their bite can be medically significant, Click here for details.
7082. Please help me to identify this insect. I found it in my kitchen today (September 18). I first thought it was a scorpion but it has two legs which scorpions only have 1. Thank you! Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 7082. This is an earwig (order Dermaptera). They are harmless to humans; at most, you might experience a slight pinch from the cerci at the end of their abdomen. Click here for more detailed information.
7081. This bug is most commonly found in my kitchen either under my coffee pot or most recently in my cupboards. I have also found them under my furniture.. They seem to scatter pretty quickly when the furniture or coffee pot are moved. The two pictures submitted are of the same bug. Thank you. Dowling, Ontario. Canada
Number 7081. This is a female German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) with her egg case (ootheca), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control. Click here for some control recommendations.
7080. Found in the hallway by itself. INUVIK, NT. Canada
Number 7080. This is a larva of a beetle in the family Dermestidae (hide/skin/carpet/larder beetles and allies). These will feed on a wide variety of organic materials, including hides, fur, feathers, wool, dry stored food products, etc. Click here for some control recommendations.
7097. It’s 1.5 to 2 mm’s long or 1/16 of an inch. Regina, Sk. Canada
Number 7097. This looks like a flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae; tribe Alticini); some species are serious garden pests. Click here for details on their life cycle.
7096. Found inside the home, not too long after the furnace was serviced. Nanaimo, BC. Canada
Number 7096. This is a western subterranean termite, Reticulitermes hesperus; it is a reproductive that has shed its wings after a nuptial flight and is seeking out a place to start a new colony. You likely should schedule an inspection by a certified termite control specialist.
7095. One picture is the mouth….. one, the body. Pictures require enlarging. Outside on a Sedum plant in September with temperature of 68 Fahrenheit. I have never seen one this big in this area. Georgetown, Ontario. Canada
Number 7095. This is a great golden digger wasp, Sphex ichneumoneus (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae); Click here for an image. They sting and paralyze other insects (usually katydids or grasshoppers) that they place in their burrow as food for their larvae. They are harmless to humans and pets.
7094. Very tiny insects in my 3rd floor condo in the GTA. Mississauga, Ontario. Canada
Number 7094. These could be grain beetles in the genus Oryzaephilus (saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles). As a precaution, you should check any areas where dry foodstuffs (such as flour, cereals, cake mixes, etc.) for signs of infestation. Click here for more detailed information.
7093. It was flying around my room and was attracted to light. Surrey, British Columbia. Canada
Number 7093. This is a caddisfly (order Trichoptera). Their larvae are aquatic and constitute an important part of the freshwater food web. The moth-like adults are harmless. Click here for more detailed information.