Pest Identification Photos

6825.       I’ve seen a few of these over the past little while (from about mid-winter), in various places in my home in north Toronto. (This one is dead) Only one at a time, and upstairs as well as main floor. I’ve just taken them outside, but please let me know if I should be concerned or take control measures. Toronto, Ontario. Canada

Number 6825. This is a stink bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae); it may be a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, an introduced species that has become a pest in wide areas of North America. Click here for more detailed information. 

6823.         Suddenly started appearing in the bedroom, then kitchen and bathroom, crawling on floor and walls. I’ll find up to ten a day, and it was like night and day going from none at all to finding them constantly. Haven’t seen any sign of them in foods or cupboards. Really worried about their numbers getting worse or starting to find them in linens and clothes, or food. Toronto, ON. Toronto, Ontario. Canada

Number 6823. This appears to be one of the grain/granary weevils in the genus Sitophilus; these infest primarily whole seeds such as wheat, rice, and corn (maize). You should check all areas where grains of any kind (including bird seed) are stored for signs of infestation. For much more information than you probably want to know about these critters, Click here

6821.      I believe this is a weevil, but it bit me and hurt very badly. It’s approximately a half inch long and was in my gardening glove outside. Springtime in the North Okanagan. Coldstream, British Columbia. Canada

Number 6821. This is an assassin bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae). These are general predators on other small arthropods; their saliva contains powerful proteolytic enzymes, which accounts for their very painful (bit not dangerous) bite. Click here for more detailed information.

6819.         Found near counters in downtown condo. Possibly: https://pestcontrolcanada.com/grain-beetle-5/  Toronto, Ontario. Canada

Number 6819. You are correct. This is a grain beetle in the genus Oryzaephilus (saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles). Click here for more detailed information.

6817.         I saw this cockroach on my kitchen ceiling around 8pm. i’ve never seen a cockroach in all the years i’ve lived in my house. also, this cockroach was very small… less than a half an inch. please identify it. revere, ma. United States

Number 6817. This is not a cockroach, but a tiny moth. The only moths of this general appearance that are of concern are clothes moths in the family Tineidae. If you find another, look closely at the top of its head with a magnifying glass. If it appears to have a fluffy ‘hair-do’ (Click here for an example), it likely is a clothes moth.

6815.        Recently moved into an apartment on the 19th floor of a well maintained, 1960s concrete tower and have found a couple of these insects in the bathroom on the floor. The floor and wall surfaces are all tile. The entire apartment was renovated 5 years ago. Curious what it may be. Vancouver, BC. Canada

Number 6815. This is a firebrat, Thermobia domestica (Zygentoma: Lepismatidae), or a close relative. These are peridomestic nuisance pests that seldom do any real harm. Click here for more detailed information.

6813.        Found inside house. Rural area. Spring. 8 legs plus crab like claws. Used toothpick for size comparison. Shawinigan, Quebec. Canada

Number 6813. 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.

6811.       I’ve seen it my my apartment once in a wile and idk what it is and I’m worried that it could be harmful. Id also like to know more about it if possible. Fort-Coulonge, Quebec. Canada

Number 6811. This is a house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata. This is an introduced species having a very wide distribution. They are general predators on other arthropods, and although not dangerous, they can deliver a painful bite if handled carelessly. Click here for more detailed information.

6809.     I tried my best. We were out and about outside. This was on my pants which I had taken off before discovery. The orange part at the back pulsates. Goes up and down. I made a video. I just want to know what it is. I have NEVER seen such a thing before. It’s maybe 2 cm long. Though I’m unsure. Honestly it freaks me out. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Canada

Number 6809. This looks like a female winter moth, Operophtera brumata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae); their wings are vestigial, rendering them incapable of flight. Click here for more detailed information.

6807.      hello. sorry i ask from Portugal, but i found this service to indentify bugs. i found this bugs two in my bed, and now in boxs with books. can you tell me if is a bed bug? or if its other type of bug? best regards, Domingos. Redondo Portugal

Number 6807. Not a bed bug, but a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Click here for detailed information.

6805.         King City, Ontario. Canada

Number 6805. This is a non-biting midge (Diptera: Chironomidae). Cousins to mosquitoes, they sometimes occur in such large numbers as to become serious nuisances. Click here for more detailed information.

6803.         Found indoors, just started last month, corners of countertops and other kitchen areas ( do not attack grains/food) and wood floor. Burlington, Ontario. Canada

Number 6803. This is a grain beetle in the genus Oryzaephilus (saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles). These can infest a wide variety of dry stored food products.  Click here for more detailed information.

6802.       April 20, 2020. Okotoks, Alberta. Found this guy crawling inside trash can in our bathroom. Less than 1/4” long. Can’t find it on any website. Okotoks, AB. Canada

Number 6802. I cannot identify with confidence from this ventral view. When photographing insects and the like, the most useful view is dorsal, from directly over the insect. That aside, I would consider a spider beetle (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae); Click here. Some of these can become pantry pests, so you may want to inspect food storage areas for signs of infestation.

6799.  April 2020 outdoors rural area walked around, did not see it land nor take off. Maple Ridge, BC. Canada

Number 6799. This is a giant stonefly (Plecoptera: Pteronarcidae; Pteronarcys sp.). They are harmless, and their aquatic larvae are an important component of the freshwater food web. Click here for detailed information on these insects.

6797.      These bugs are currently in my yard where the snow has melted on the south side of my house. I need to know what they are to know if they are dangerous for my kids or our animals, please help. Valhalla Centre, Alberta. Canada

Number 6797. These are springtails, primitive arthropods in the order Collembola, closely related to true insects. These basically are harmless scavengers on bits of decomposing organic matter, but they can become nuisance pests when they occur indoors in large numbers. Click here for an example

6795.    Hi, we saw this approximately 4 mm insect indoor after moving to an apartment on April 2020. please identify the insect and recommend how to deal with it. Thanks. Richmond Hill, Ontario. Canada

Number 6795. This appear to be a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetle and allies). Click here  for control recommendations.

6793.       Found bug on skin in bed. Green river, Wyoming. United States

Number 6793. This could be a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetle and allies). Click here  for control recommendations.

6791. April 2020: I’ve been finding these pinhead-size tiny bugs in my bedroom in bedding and even running across my phone screen. They’re extremely hard to photograph well: I tried magnifying them with my phone and placing them next to a dime for scale. They look like specks to the human eye. I’m extremely afraid they might be bedbug nymphs; with the information I’ve been able to find about tiny bugs commonly found in Ontario I’m not sure what they could be. They don’t seem to fit the profile of a mite from what I can discern (the front protrusions look like antennae?) in the blown up photos. Any insight would be very much appreciated. Ottawa, Ontario. Canada

Number 6791. This does appear to be a mite. There are several species of mite, such as the clover mite, that have elongated front legs that they appear to use like antennae. Click here for an example.

6789. There about 10-15 of them near my window stills, balcony door and some carpeted area. They are about 0.5cm and brown, rounded like grams/pulses. Are they harmful or dangerous? They do not seem to be on beds or on any furniture. Scarborough, Canada.

Number 6789. I cannot be certain from this image, but a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus would be a possibility. Check around the edges of carpeting, any clothing/fabrics (including curtains) that contain wool or silk, any items made of leather or feathers (including taxidermy mounts) for signs of chewing damage or the presence of carpet beetle larvae (Click here for an image). If you find any, Click here  for control recommendations.

6787. We have been finding these beetles “dead” on our second floor for a few weeks. The last few days we have found moving ones during the day as well. We recently completed a renovation on our home and want to make sure these pests are doing any damage. East York, Ontario. Canada

Number 6787. This appears to be an elm-leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). They sometimes will enter buildings for winter shelter, but will do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.

6785. Please see attached.

Number 6785. This looks like a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetles and allies). Click here for a fact sheet with detailed information.

6783. Larvae observed devouring brassica vegetables in Kashmir. Chowdrybagh, J&K Ganderbal. India

Number 6783. This looks like a caterpillar of a moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Plusiinae ; Click here for an example.

6781. No bites or other bugs found, just this one crawling on a pillow (but might have come from the ground as the pillow had been on the floor). Toronto, Ontario. Canada

Number 6781. This looks like of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies).  Click here for detailed information.

6779.  These have been showing up outside and inside the house in Spring/Summer for the past 5 years. They are lethargic. Not many of them (maybe 10 a year). I scanned your images but none seemed quite the same. Can you please tell me what they are and how to get rid of them? Thank you for your help! Port Moody, BC. Canada

Number 6779. 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.

6777.    I have a 6 legged dark grey bug in my house. They are about a half inch long, with 2 antennas. I have caught them all over the house, except for the basement. I have checked my pasta, flour, oatmeal, plants. I don’t know where they are coming from. I have caught 12 of them in the last week. Thanks. Chesterville, Ontario

Number 6777.  These are broad-nosed/short-snouted weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). These weevils often enter buildings in search of shelter but do no harm there. Click here for an example.