Bee Killers, Hanging Thieves and other Robber Flies
Subject: Bug identification Geographic location of the bug: Eastern North Carolina Date: 08/31/2022 Time: 02:13 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi, would like to know what this bug is. Thanks How you want your letter signed: Mr. T Dear Mr. T, The dog days of summer are upon us and it is the … Read more
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
Subject: Creepy Critter I’ve Never Seen Before! Geographic location of the bug: Madison County, Kentucky Date: 09/09/2021 Time: 11:26 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: My boyfriend and I walked into the kitchen around 10:45 pm and next to the sink was an insect I was creeped out by, but couldn’t stop looking at! … Read more
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
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
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