Pest Identification Photos

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 Bug Detailed Information

7176.      I found this on the wall in my bathroom this morning. Could you please identity what it is? Toronto, Ontario. Canada

Number 7176. The image is not clear enough for a confident identification; it might be a very young nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control.  Cockroach Control Recommendations

7174.        Saw this the other day and could not find any info on this online. Hoping you can help indentify this little guy. MONCTON, NB. Canada

Number 7174. This is a paper wasp (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; subfamily Polistinae) in the genus Polistes; most likely P. fuscatus, the northern paper wasp – Paper Wasp Image  Usually not aggressive, they will defend their nest if it is disturbed. I have found their sting to be very painful, but the effects wear off quickly.

7172.        Found on pillow. Barrie, Ontario. Canada

Number 7172. This appears to be a nymph of an assassin bug known as a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus; Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae), a cosmopolitan species often found indoors and reputed to have a very painful ‘bite’-  Masked Hunter Detailed Information 

7170.        Could you identified this insect? There were more of these in a house and sometimes they bites. VOLOS, Pilio, Greece

Number 7170. This is a thrips (order Thysanoptera); it looks like a predatory species in the family Phlaeothripidae. Thrips have only one mandible, so they scrape rather than bite. Nevertheless, some will occasionally ‘sample’ human skin.

7168.        These bugs have been found in my bed and have been cause huge welts on my skin when they bite or sting. Calgary, Alberta. Canada

Number 7168. The image is too blurry for me to be certain, but it has the appearance of a rove beetle (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae). That being the case, it is very unlikely to have caused your symptoms. The only rove beetles known to cause any skin lesions are in the genus Paederus, and these are strikingly coloured, with alternating bands of black and orange – Click here for an example. Also, they need to be crushed against skin in order to cause any harm. 

7166.       This was found on my kitchen counter, I have only found one. It is approximately 4mm long and 2mm wide. I had it in a container for a day and when I went back to check on it there was a very small white crusty looking substance about 1mm wide and maybe 3mm long but did not look like and exoskeleton or shed of any kind. Thank you, I appreciate you looking. Calgary, AB. Canada

Number 7166. This is nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control. See Cockroach Control Recommendations 

7164.        This bug woke me up as i was sleeping in my bed. it was on the back of my shoulder. I squished it with the paper towel it now is on. Is it a stink bug or a kissing bug? Thanks. Surrey, British Columbia. Canada

Number 7164. This is a stink bug, Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae. If there are white bands on its antennae (I cannot tell for certain rom your images), it likely is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, 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. Stink Bug detailed information 

7161.        First saw in late summer, now still in the house. Beamsville, Ontario. Canada

Number 7161. This is a dirt-colored seed bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae); it looks like Raglius alboacuminatus, a European species that has become established in the Pacific Northwest and was first reported from Ontario in 2016 – Click here for an image.

7159.        Hamilton, ON. Canada

Number 7159. The image is too blurry for me to ne certain, but its shape is suspiciously like that of an engorged bed bug. Just in case, Click here for detailed information on these pests.

7156.      I don’t know what this is… London, Ontario. Canada

Number 7156. This appears to be an engorged bed bug nymph. Click here for detailed information on these pests.

7155.        These little bad boys just showed up in the house, but I’ve also made a cat tee from driftwood. Caught maybe 6 in a couple weeks, but it is growing. I soaked the piece in my trucks bed lined with a tarp, filled with water borax and bleach for about 2 weeks, turned it over every couple days,and scrub the piece feverishly too. I cant imagine anythings living at that soaking with the ingredients, but, these showed up. Should I be worrying? VICTORIA, British Columbia. Canada

Number 7155. This is a checkered beetle (Coleoptera: Cleridae) in the genus Enoclerus, likely E. eximius, Checkered Beetle Image . Most of these are general predators on other insects; a few are scavengers, none are pests.

7154.       Found this insect crawling on my leg this morning. What is it? Ontario Thornhill. Canada

Number 7154. 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. Stink Bug detailed information 

7152.      Woke up today Jan. 7, in my second flr bedroom with this staring at me on stucco ceiling, only moved couple of steps and stayed in one spot. Appeared fairly large about size of June bug. Thornhill, Ontario. Canada

Number 7152. 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. Stink Bug detailed information 

7150.      It was found on the wall of a closet. It is covered in white dust because we vacuumed it up. The back part body had some brown and lighter brown variations (kind of spots). Oakville, Ontario. Canada

Number 7150. 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. Conifer Seed Bug detailed information 

7148.     You can see comparaison on size with the drywall screws. It’s winter here, photo taken 26 December 2020. They seems to like darkness since they move and try to hide when I put the light on. This is in my basement. It’s a brand new house and about 45% humidity. Thanks for your help! St-Marc-de-Figuery, QC. Canada

Number 7148. These are psocopterans known as booklice (Psocodea: Liposcelidae). They basically are nuisance pests, feeding primarily on mould spores and bits of decomposing organic matter. Booklice detailed information 

7146.      Hi, my daughter lives in Nanaimo BC, and found a few of these in her townhouse – they look a little bit fuzzy and they crawl around. They’re around 3 – 5 mm long. What are they? Port Alberni, BC. Canada

Number 7146. This is a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Carpet Beetle Detailed Information

7144.      About 3/4″ long, never has seen insect like this before, can climb glass surface – never have seen an insect do this before, slow moving; catch and release or drown? Ontario Canada

Number 7144. 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.

7142.     Have found these recently (2 month) appear in the house looks like they fly often find on the ceiling. London, Ontario. Canada

Number 7142. 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.

7140.    Hi there, Recently I started to notice small, white crawling insects in the basement. Usually I notice them after coming from work and there could be up to 4 of them moving slowly. I cannot figure out where they are coming from. Checked walls, carpet, furniture. Would appreciate your help in identifying these critters. Thank you. Mississauga, ON. Canada

Number 7140. This is a larva (maggot) of a fly. There must be a food source for them somewhere in the basement, perhaps a dead mouse or spoiled produce; basically any type of decomposing organic matter. Once they reach their full size, maggots usually move away from their food source in search of a drier place to undergo pupation. Click here for details