Bee Killer Eats Honey Bee in Texas

Probably Bee Killer eats Honey Bee

Subject:  Bumblebee mimic preying on my honeybee Geographic location of the bug:  East Texas Date: 08/08/2022 Time: {current_time} EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hello. Could you please identify this bug for me? It looks a lot like a bumblebee, but I could tell by its eyes and wings that it is not. It seemed … Read more

Giant Robber Fly

Subject:  Kind of bug Geographic location of the bug:  North Carolina Date: 09/01/2021 Time: 07:23 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Judy curious what this id How you want your letter signed:  Thank tip This is a Giant Robber Fly in the genus Promachus.  You may read about the group on BugGuide where it … Read more

Bee Killer in Las Vegas

Subject:  Unknown bee Geographic location of the bug:  Las Vegas NEvada Date: 08/19/2021 Time: 08:29 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Could you please help me identify this bee? How you want your letter signed:  Sincerely, Dr. Merkler Dear Dr. Merkler, This is not a Bee, but rather a predatory Robber Fly known as … Read more

Hanging Thief

Subject:  Hanging Thief Geographic location of the bug:  Frederick, MD Date: 08/12/2021 Time: 10:54 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi bugman! Your website helped me identify what my friend called “demon bug from the pit” as a Hanging Thief or robber fly. I wanted to share some photos I was able to get … Read more