Dried Pine Flower we believe

Subject:  Weird looking nest Geographic location of the bug:  Pennsylvania Date: 07/23/2018 Time: 09:25 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  My step daughter found this at her house. She said the tenant is black and white and sluggish looking. But it hides inside when she tries to get a pic. How you want your … Read more

Cocklebur, NOT insect

Subject:  Strange bug Geographic location of the bug:  Louisiana Date: 04/19/2018 Time: 09:27 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Ordered crawfish and this was inside with them How you want your letter signed:  Just wondering This is not an insect.  This is a seed pod commonly called a Cocklebur.

Moss Mimic Katydid

Subject:  moss mimic Geographic location of the bug:  Costa rica Date: 02/06/2018 Time: 06:45 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Just curious if what this is. If you want more details of where this was found please let me know.  I have lots more pictures of bugs.  I hope this works out. Thank you. … Read more

Bugs? or Debris???

Subject:  Bugs around the house Geographic location of the bug:  Western Washington (Maple valley) (winter time) Date: 02/01/2018 Time: 10:06 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Dear bugman, Thank you for taking the time to hopefully look at these prospective bugs! I am currently a caretaker caring for an elderly woman who has started … Read more

Stinging Nettles, not insect

Subject:  Please identify this bug Geographic location of the bug:  London UK Date: 11/24/2017 Time: 06:51 AM EDT Hi there Please could you help me identify this bug.  It bit/stung me. How you want your letter signed:  Shivi Dear Shivi, Where is the bug?  All we see are leaves, and they appear to be Stinging … Read more

Cocklebur mistaken for bug

Subject:  BeetleCaterpillar Geographic location of the bug:  Joplin Missouri Date: 11/17/2017 Time: 07:36 PM EDT Found in a friends kitchen. She was poked by it and now has a swollen finger. Which I believe is common for pokes. How you want your letter signed:  Heather Dear Heather, This is not an insect.  It is the … Read more