Subject: What kind of spider is this? Geographic location of the bug: Peru-Machu Picchu Date: 08/29/2021 Time: 05:48 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi! I saw the spider pictured in my photo on a rock at Machu Picchu in late August. How you want your letter signed: Melinda Dear Melinda, This is a … Read more
Subject: Mygalomorphae Geographic location of the bug: South Texas Date: 07/08/2021 Time: 02:05 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I found these two in a cup on my porch after returning from out of town after a few days. Someone told me they are mygalomorphae. My question is are they venomous/dangerous to man. How … Read more
Subject: Black hairy scary spider Geographic location of the bug: Marbella, Spain Date: 06/03/2021 Time: 11:30 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Could you please help me to identify this spider? It is dead, but I think pretty recent as I used a pencil to extend its front leg and it didn’t break. I … Read more
Subject: Rare pale wishbone spider Geographic location of the bug: Adelaide hills Date: 05/04/2019 Time: 03:10 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi daniel, i think this Is a pale wishbone spider can you confirm? Also i didnt kill this arafhnid because i love animals and bugs way too much lol also what insect/arachnid … Read more
Subject: Tarantula? Geographic location of the bug: East Bay, California (Danville) Date: 05/06/2019 Time: 12:49 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi there, We found this guy at the bottom of the pool in early May, and sadly it doesn’t appear that he was a swimmer. We would love to know what kind of … Read more
Subject: Sphodros rufipes? Geographic location of the bug: Huntingtown, Maryland Date: 02/06/2019 Time: 01:10 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Have I correctly identified this guy and his he poisonous to humans and dogs? How you want your letter signed: Lori S Dear Lori, This is indeed a beautiful, male Red Legged Purseweb Spider. … Read more