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5713 My name is Carley, I live in Nanaimo, BC it is mid-June and I noticed this egg cluster in my garden. It started to hatch three or four days ago, one picture is of the hatched eggs, the other is of the little bugs. Hopefully they are clear enough pictures to identify what has made a home in my flowers. Thank you, Carley
Like no. 5710, this appears to be a rose chafer (Macrodactylus subspinosus; Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5712 Hello, I live in Ottawa Ontario and these bugs are everywhere eating my plants especially my fruit tree leaves. They started to show up on the 15th of June, and they where around all summer until the end of August. They are around 3/8ths long and brown with black wings.
Like no. 5710, this appears to be a rose chafer (Macrodactylus subspinosus; Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5711 Something is eating the leaves on my snowball bush. This is the third year. The leaves are like lace, but I can never see any grubs, day or night. All I see is a number of these little characters. Could this be the culprit? If so, how do I spoil his lunch? Brian
This is a larva of a lady bird beetle, likely that of the Asian multi-colored lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis. These are general predators on other small, soft-bodied insects and will not damage plants – see http://tinyurl.com/kp3ucph for more detailed information. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5710 A lady in UXBRIDGE took this picture this week. What are they and how to get rid of??? Thanks very much. DR
These appear to be rose chafers (Macrodactylus subspinosus; Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), a destructive pest species. See http://tinyurl.com/hdg4zfx for some control suggestions. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5709 Neil. Nanton, AB, Carpeted basement. Caught on insect trap with several house spiders. Neil
This is a weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a member of a huge family that includes thousands of different species. This one does not appear to be any of the commonly encountered pest species and likely simply is an accidental intruder. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5708 Found a few of these guys in my carpeted hallway they have wing and can kind of fly what is it? I’m in Caister Center Ontario (country). I put it in water does not seem to be doing great in it guessing it can’t swim. Meghan.
This is a larder beetle, Dermestes lardarius (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), a peridomestic pest species. See http://tinyurl.com/nw92wz for more detailed information, including control recommendations. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5707 Stephen in south east New Brunswick. I found a couple of these today after removing grass for a new garden area. They are about 1.25 inches uncurled, the body is translucent and looks a bit like a shrimp. Thanks, Stephen
This is a larva of a scarab beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in the subfamily Melolonthinae. Known as white grubs, some species can be serious turf pests as they feed on roots of grasses just below the soil surface. See No. 5701 for an adult specimen. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5706 Hi – I live in Ottawa and we are seeing a ton of these this year. Are they a problem for us?
This is a tent caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae; Malacosoma sp.); likely a forest tent caterpillar, M. disstria, see http://tinyurl.com/hensdpb for images and more detailed information. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5705 I don’t sleep as way too many spiders in my house. Linda Mc.
This looks like a wolf spider, which is a good one to have around, as they are voracious hunters that provide volunteer pest control services. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5704 I had this bug bite me. I put on a pair of pants walked out my front door and felt a burning (kind of like when you get a red ant bite) on my outside thigh when I moved my pants I saw this bug. What is it? I was told it looks like a kissing bug. I’m from Brampton Ontario. Thank you, Rebecca
This appears to be a nearly mature nymph of an assassin bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) known as the masked hunter (Reduvius personatus). This one is missing the usual camouflage coating of dust and other debris; see http://tinyurl.com/gq6hd9c for an image of one with its usual appearance. This is a peridomestic species with a wide distribution, and it does have a reputation for a very painful (but not dangerous) bite. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5703 Sheila, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Size: a nickel, Month: May/June, Conditions: Attracted to water, e.g., dog’s outdoor water bowl, but also found on land, i.e, driveway, deck, cluster together in cracks, rusty brown in colour.
This is a type of scarab beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) known as a May beetle or June bug; it appears to be in the genus Phyllophaga – see http://tinyurl.com/jrz4e7a for an example. They often are attracted to lights at night; they are rather clumsy fliers so there’s no telling where one might find them in the morning. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5700 Hi there, I live in Brantford Ontario and found these little guys all over my grass and fence. They are various sizes from half a centimetre to 1 centimetre. The weather is hot and humid and very sunny out. I tried researching and the best I could come up with was Jadera haematoloma but I don’t think that is exactly what they are. I only got a picture of a couple at a time but there were many more (at least 60 of them) in a group before I disturbed them. Thanks in advance.
This is a nymph of a boxelder bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhopalidae); Boisea sp. – see http://tinyurl.com/j2snfgs for an image. These are very common nuisance pests. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5699 Large quantities of these bugs found in planter boxes Comox Valley, Vancouver Island Jo
This appears to be a whitecrossed seed bug, Neacoryphus bicrucis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Lydaeidae); see http://tinyurl.com/3g4z8yd for an image and more detailed information. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5698 Here is a picture of a beautiful I found in my back yard on June 9, 2016 at approximately 8 PM. She (I’m assuming) was on our hose reel. It was warm and had been raining earlier in the day. I would love to know what she is. I have attempted to find other pictures online, but have been unsuccessful. What I do know is that she may be Selenopidae, a type of spider called “flatties”. Any additional information you could give me would be appreciated. Sincerely, COLLEEN
This appears to be a running crab spider (family Philodromidae); likely in the genus Philodromus. See http://tinyurl.com/ze6jfut for an example. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5697 Hi, I’m Dave. This fella landed on my windshield last night. I live near Edmonton Alberta Canada. It is about an inch long.
This is an ichneumon wasp (Hymeniptera: Ichneumonidae). These wasps all are parasitic on other arthropods, mainly other insects. They lack venom, but some species that have a short, stout ovipositor can give a pin-prick like ‘sting’ with it. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5696 I am Bruce from Chatham ON. Southwest Ontario. We have had several of these flying beetles in our home over the past two weeks (May 25- June 7) They resemble lightening bugs to me but are elongate and narrow, and don’t flash in the house. I killed these two today. 23 mm long. They are not threatening, just bumble around the house, crawling or flying. Thanks, Bruce
These look like soldier beetles (Coleoptera: Cantharidae). The adults often are found on flowers where they feed on nectar, pollen, other insects; their larvae appear to feed on insect eggs and larvae. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5695 Found on fruit trees in Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. Jo R.
This is a larva of a lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae); it looks like Harmonia axyridis, known as the Asian multi-colored lady beetle – see http://tinyurl.com/zh3r6o4 for an image. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5694 Hello, Wondering what this is. We’ve been seeing them all around our deck outside. We are in central Alberta. It’s summer now (June) and I’d say I’ve been seeing them for a few weeks. I see them by themselves and are about the size of my pinkie finger. Can you help? Thank you! Darleina
This is a weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae); it looks like Cryptorhynchus lapathi, known as the poplar and willow borer. See http://tinyurl.com/jze2mcc for an image. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5693 Hello, I am seeing these insects/bugs since April 2016 at my apartment at Chatham, Ontario. Please help me find what is its name and please let me know if they are harmful and if pest control is required. I have tried checking previously submitted photos on your website several times but I cannot identify this insects. I have laminate floor. Today, I found them lying on the floor (not in some cracks or under the furniture but just in plain sight!) So, I collected them and took a picture. I am terrified. I used to see around 1 of this bug in a day or two but not it looks like the numbers are growing. Please help! and Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. Best Regards, Dhruva
This is a beetle in the family Dermestidae (carpet/hide/skin/larder beetles, etc.). It appears to be in the genus Attagenus, which includes the black carpet beetle, a very common and widespread pest species. See http://tinyurl.com/zl9w25c elsewhere on this site for some control recommendations. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5692 My name is Tara. This is on my deck umbrella in Kamloops. Dallas part of Kamloops right behind the wildlife park.
This is a cicada (Hemiptera/Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadidae); likely in the genus Okanagana; see http://tinyurl.com/gvb7sdp for an example.
Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5691 Saw this flying in my house never seen a spotted bee before. Dan B. Ontario.
This is a wasp in the family Vespidae and the genus Vespula; see http://tinyurl.com/hxroz49 for an example. These wasps collectively are known as yellowjackets and are not noted for having a sense of humor when their nests are disturbed. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5690 I found this spider in Victoria British Columbia. The date is June 3rd. What kind is it? It’s about 2 cm long. Tim
– Like nos. 5638, 5640, 5656, and 5660, this appears to be another folding-door trapdoor spider in the family Antrodiaetidae; see http://tinyurl.com/lp7j62z for an image. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5689 Hi, my name is Desiree. I found this spider in a house I work at. The area/location is Qualicum Bay, Central Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Month is early June. It was about the size of a dime. Maybe slightly smaller. And was quite quick. I have never seen one quite like this out here and am very curious as to what it is. Thanks in advance.
This is a ground spider (family Gnaphosidae) in the genus Sergiolus; either S. columbianus or S. montanus. The markings of these species are very similar, and a positive i.d. often depends on microscopic examination of their genitalia. These spiders are harmless to humans. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5688 Hi, this bit me! Should I be concerned? Please identify. I’m in Port Coquitlam BC and it was in my kitchen. (Door is open as very hot).
Thanks, Sandy
5688 This is a long-horned wood-boring beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the genus Monochamus; likely M. scutellatus, known as the whitespotted sawyer, As a wood-borer, it has very strong jaws, but there is no danger from its bite – see http://tinyurl.com/hxozfrufor more detailed information on this species. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5687 I found this creature in a glue trap along with a spider and an ant. Care to guess what it might be? Many Thanks, Ross
This is an earwig (order Dermaptera). Earwigs are very common nuisance pests that usually do little if any actual harm; occasionally, they may cause damage to very tender vegetation. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5686. hello my name is Line these are the pest that are in my apartment. I live in Niagara falls Ontario and the weather is just starting to get warm. The pest are very small not sure the size as some are a little bigger then others , also have wings.They do bite as I am covered in bite marks and have a very itchy and burning feeling. Once bitten they are small and then start to swell up if scratch causing irritation to the skin.
You may have two different pests. The image you provided looks like the remains of a dead bed bug, which would explain the itchy bites. However, these insects do not have wings. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5685 Hello, My name is Dziepy. I found about 50 of these bugs underneath my leather couch while sweeping my wooden floor living room. The couch sits directly in front of a glass sliding door that we do not open. The skin has a shiny sheen to it. Only 5 or so bugs have no sheen but were dark brown and smaller in size. 3 of the small dark brown bugs were still alive, moving and twitching. I live in Arlington, Texas. It has been raining on and off for the past 2 weeks with temperature in the 60s-70s when it rains and upper 80s and muggy when not raining. Thank you for your help in identifying these bugs.
These are terrestrial amphipods (a type of crustacean) commonly known as lawn shrimp. They are harmless nuisance pests and there is no need for control measures. See http://tinyurl.com/o3d2f34 for more detailed information. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5684 Hi my name is Marlinta and I live in Montreal, Canada. I have found a couple of these insects walking around my garden lately. I’m pretty sure the last one was in the soil inside a flower pot. I have had Japanese beetles in the past. These guys are huge…about 1/2 inch yuck!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
This is a scarab beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), likely in the subfamily Melolonthinae. Several species in this subfamily can be serious lawn/garden pests. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5683 Found this bug walking very quickly through the shade of our driveway (Nova Scotia), it stayed out of the light, and looks similar to firefly larvae, but it has two little prongs on the back, kind of like an earwig, and didn’t use it’s tail to move, just it’s 6 little legs. it was a bit over an inch long.
This is a beetle larva, but definitely not that of a firefly or any other closely related family. I will try to come up with a more specific identification when I have time to do a bit of research. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5682 Hi, My name is Claude. These photos taken on May 26, 2016 at 3:00 in the afternoon, close to a lake, in Val des Monts, Quebec, Canada.
This is an immature stage (nymph/naiad) of a dragonfly. It might be in the family Micromiidae (cruiser dragonflies) – see http://tinyurl.com/zpwnavo for an example. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5681 Hi, I took these pictures today, May 22nd in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. Can you tell us what it is? Thanks, Myles
This looks like a ground squirrel but I can’t be sure which species. Larry Cross. Webmanager
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This does belong to the same family as ground squirrels, but it is a woodchuck (Marmota monax), also known as a groundhog or whistlepig. These can be serious garden pests. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5680 Sandy from Victoria BC. These guys started appearing on the inside of one basement window at a rate of about 4 per hour, but I can’t see where they’re coming in. There’s no sign of them outside, so not sure if they’re migrating in or hatching indoors somewhere. It started on May 20 after a long warm spell followed by a few days of cooler cloudy conditions. No rain at all. Thanks in advance! Sandy
These are male ants, possibly carpenter ants. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.
5678 Hi. I am Adina, Montreal . Found this guy on my basement floor. The another one a few hours later. No idea what it is. Could you help identify? Thank you
This is a bumble bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae; Bombus sp.). These are valuable pollinators, so when they blunder indoors, you should try to escort them outside. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.