Subject: Interesting insect I have never seen here Geographic location of the bug: Waltham, MA Date: 09/03/2021 Your letter to the bugman: I found this resting on a lawn chair 8/20/21. He/she was 1.3 inches, not counting antennae. He stayed very still, didn’t move, even when I moved the chair across the yard. I took … Read more
Subject: Lacewing?? Not sure Geographic location of the bug: Puslinch, Ontario, canada Date: 07/10/2020 Time: 11:50 PM EDT: We don’t often see really large bugs in our area. And I’ve never seen this bug before around our property. It was just sitting on the side of our gazebo in the sun for hours and hours. … Read more
Subject: Some sort of antlion? Geographic location of the bug: Northern California Date: 07/24/2019 Time: 12:27 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hello there! My dad was watering our plants outside and I guess managed to (accidentally!) shoot this guy right out of the air. He’s certainly had his bell rung, I’m taking care … Read more
Subject: Not sure Geographic location of the bug: Teeswater Ontario Date: 07/24/2019 Time: 07:35 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: This bug was flying around the back yard and night. Dont know what it is can you help How you want your letter signed: Miss marci Dear Miss Marci, This is a Fishfly in … Read more
Subject: Prehistoric looking bug Geographic location of the bug: Southwestern PA Date: 06/27/2019 Time: 01:25 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I was fishing a larger river and went up to the road and noticed these bugs all over the place. They were smashed on the road and were trying to cross the road, … Read more
Subject: Large winged insect Geographic location of the bug: Western Pennsylvania Date: 05/27/2019 Time: 07:22 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Found this very weak insect on our back porch today. Never saw its kind around here and was wondering if you folks would know its species. How you want your letter signed: Richard … Read more