Subject: Agressive towards honeybees Geographic location of the bug: Sonoma, California Date: 06/09/2020 Time: 12:07 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: In my aunts garden the statchys is blooming. There are so many different pollinators, including many honeybees. This insect caught our eye. It hovers, has drone-like flight. It is visiting the flowers but … Read more
Subject: Large bee hunting wasp Geographic location of the bug: Portland, Oregon Date: 08/10/2018 Time: 05:20 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: For several years we’ve had a type of “hovering” yellow jacket type wasp that hunts and kills bees. Usually rip the wings off, rarely takes the bee, just leaves it to die. … Read more
Subject: Large Wasp Geographic location of the bug: South of Spain Date: 08/04/2018 Time: 05:57 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi Bugman, Saved this wasp looking insect from the pool but it’s much larger than a regular wasp. Any ideas as to what it may be? Many thanks How you want your letter … Read more
Subject: A stunning Syrphid for your enjoyment Geographic location of the bug: Silverdale, WA Date: 07/14/2018 Time: 04:48 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: No real question, just a lovely image I snapped of a Syrphidn or Flower fly/hover fly (your guess is as good as mine on a proper species ID). Enjoy, and … Read more
Subject: Another query for you Geographic location of the bug: Tarn region, South West France Date: 10/18/2017 Time: 11:25 AM EDT Hi bugman Daniel, Thanks for your speedy reply and for answering my question. Great service! I think your website is fantastic, with so much info there – you must be really fascinated by all … Read more
Subject: I can’t tell if it’s a bee? Location: Seattle Region, Washington August 1, 2017 5:00 pm I found this bug already beheaded lying on my bathroom floor. My first thought was that it was a bee, but the stripe pattern made me question it? I’ve never seen a bee before that only had yellow … Read more