green hornworm in Lima, Peru, South America
Location: south america, Peru
April 8, 2011 12:03 pm
Well, my friend posteed this picture in facebook and said that this is a waxd moth caterpillar, but I think that this is impossible because waxed moth is onkly found in Norht America while this thing is in the south. I think that this is either an archemon sphinix or a satellite sphinix. could you tell me its real name? thanks.
Signature: shi chen
Unknown Hornworm
Dear shi chen,
We have not had any luck identifying this Hornworm, however, your best resource will probably be the Sphingidae of the Americas Peru webpage. We do not believe it is either the Achemon Sphinx nor the Satellite Sphinx. Can you provide the name of the food plant?
Update
April 15, 2011
An update: my friend told me that he had found three of these kinds of hornworm. Unluckly, 2 of them was gone after he returned few days later and so he only have that worm picture. He did mentioned that the other 2 have white stripes opn them. Also these worms are resting on :an olive tree, a cherimoya tree, and an unkonw green shrub (probably another fruit tree). He also mentioned that the the picture of the wormhorm that I had sent you has faded white stripes. This can be told when the contrast of the picture is risen, which that’s how he did it. This probably means that this some of pillar’s white stripes had faded away after growing to certain size. This is my upadated information. Hope you have luck in identifying the caterpillar. Thanks.
Shi Chen
Caterpillar Mystery
Location: Central Texas (Ft. Hood)
April 9, 2011 8:34 pm
Hello,
I found this caterpillar on a low growing oak species in central Texas.
Any idea what it could be?
Thanks!
Signature: writerwren
Unidentified Caterpillar
Dear writerwren,
We are not having any luck trying to identify this caterpillar. It appears that it may have stinging spines. Perhaps one of our readers will be able to provide an identification.
Caterpillar
Hi I’d like ot know what kind of caterpillar this is… (Please see attached)
Thanks in advanced!
I live in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Nick’s Photography & Video to bugman
Unknown Caterpillars from Florida
Hi Nick,
We have spent considerable time unsuccessfully trying to identify these Caterpillars. Can you provide any additional information on the sighting, including the plant they were feeding upon or observations on their behavior?
Well I can send u a picture of the tree they are feeding on… there are all over coming down and also dropping out of the tree… they also seem to be using around the truck of the tree as a sleeping haven also even all branches … Also we have a link for you to click on to view what ever talking about…
also the fresh leave are falling from the tree they are half chewed away and they also i c like the stem of the leaves so i have alot of fresh leave from every minute from the tree…They walk very fast!!!
http://homepage.mac.com/nicksphotovideo/Caterpillars/
Thanks
Nick
Daytona Beach, Florida
p.s. I will be also contacting the news on Monday….
Thanks for the additional information Nick. Having more photos to consider is wonderful. We suspected that this must be an unusual sighting due to the number of Caterpillars in your photo.
Unknown Caterpillar #2
Location: Gilbert, AZ 85233
April 2, 2011 3:04 am
Hi,
I also found this caterpillar on small flowers in my garden, I’m not sure the flower’s name, and I found it March 30. Gilbert, AZ.
Signature: Lindsey
Unknown Caterpillar
Dear Lindsey,
Try though we might, we have been unable to identify this Caterpillar. Perhaps one of our readers will have more luck. Knowing the food plant might make a difference in our ability to provide a proper identification.
Mystery Caterpillar
Location: Central Texas (Ft Hood Area)
April 9, 2011 8:14 pm
Hello,
I’m a field biologist working in central Texas and I stumble upon a lot of caterpillars during my work.
I found this particular one on a low growing oak species, possibly Shin Oak.
I was wondering if you might know what it is?
Thanks!
Signature: writerwren
American Lappet Moth Caterpillar
Dear writerwren,
We took a gamble and did a web search for “caterpillar red stripes” and we quickly identified your American Lappet Moth Caterpillar, Phyllodesma americana, on BugGuide which states: “Larva: body with blue, black/gray, white, and orange on the back, and densely hairy lobes (lappets) along sides; top of eighth abdominal segment with unpaired hump; when stretched out or alarmed, exposes bright orange band across top of second and third thoracic segments.” Here is an image on BugGuide that shows the two red stripes.
Never seen this before
Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl USA
April 9, 2011 3:43 pm
Hi bugman, found this crawling around outside on my chair under some trees, it’s about the size of a quarter legs included.. Thanks 
Signature: DeAnna
Wheel Bug Nymph
Hi DeAnna,
This is an immature Wheel Bug, and the adults are quite spectacular crested insects. They are the largest Assassin Bugs in North America and they are well represented on our website. Handle them with caution as they might produce a painful bite.
Black Squirmers Dropping from A/C Vent
Location: Dallas, Texas
April 9, 2011 2:56 pm
I am new to the site and wanted help identifying this odd insect. There are tons of squirmy black bugs with 6 legs coming out of my A/C vent… please help if you can so I can know what this is.
They have a tendency to stay coupled together like a love bug. No idea what it is though.
Thanks In Advance,
Signature: Amanda
Termite Alates Swarming
Hi Amanda,
You have swarming reproductive Termite Alates. They are winged, but they shed their wings shortly after landing. You can see discarded wings in some of the photographs. Once they mate, a king and queen will establish a new colony. It is our guess that you probably have termites living in the attic or crawlspace, which is why they entered the habitable portion of your home through the AC vent. You might want to seek professional assistance with this situation.
Termite Alate after shedding wings
What bug is this?
Location: Simpsonville, SC
April 9, 2011 11:27 am
I have been watching this little guy on our dogwood tree for over a week now. It sometimes moves to a different blossom but stays on this tree otherwise. I have seen molting remains on surrounding surfaces and it is getting noticeable bigger. We are in Simpsonville SC and it is April. It resembles a mantis but does not have a large head like they do. I have at times thought maybe it is a stilt bug, what do you think?
thanks
Krista
Signature: Krista in SC
Assassin Bug nymph
Hi Krista,
This is an Assassin Bug nymph, and we believe it may be in the genus Zelus. Assassin Bugs are predators and they are considered to be beneficial in the garden.
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