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Hi Bugman!
Thanks for the link 
Here, as promised, some more pictures. This happened in front of my front door… I tried to locate that other bug species, but so far, I did not find the pics. I’ll let you know! Kind regards
Jens
Hi Jens,
We love your photo of mating Firebugs, Pyrrhocoris apterus, a common species in continental Europe.
Just wanted to say, thanks for the id (and I bought a bamboo t-shirt)
I just learned from WhatsThatBug.com that I have Boxelder bugs in my house. I learned that these bugs won’t hurt my house. That takes a load off my mind. Thanks much. And I bought a blue bamboo tshirt just because it sounded interesting. I hope it helps your website.
Ben in DC
Hi Ben,
Glad we could be helpful. Also, it is nice to know that your purchase will generate some revenue for our generous web host.
What is this beetle
I was finally able to get a good picture of the mystery bug that my daughter found. Please give it a look. Again, it is about 1/4" long. We live in Maryland.
Thanks
Tara and Carol
Hi Tara and Carol,
This is a Two Spotted Stinkbug, Perillus bioculatus. It is one of the predatory Stinkbugs and it feeds on the larvae of the Colorado Potato Beetle as well as other insects. We found a site with more information.
bugs in Western Australia
Please tell me what they are doing and what kind of bug.
Regards
Carla
Hi Carla,
You have captured metamorphosis on film. The pink bug is the winged adult emerging from the black exoskeleton of the final nymph stage. This is some species of Hemipteran.
can you identify this bug?
I have attached 4 pictures of a bug I found crawling up my front door in North Texas. Can you tell me what it is?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Hi Rebecca,
This is a Coreid or Leaf Footed Bug in the genus Acanthocephala.
repeat, got closeups of beetle
OK. I have been online for 2 hours. I am a teacher, and a very good internet detective. I looked through all your beetles, and checked cockroaches……whew…..and did not see this insect. I have dealt with the asian lady beetle in my log home for several winters and was very pleased that the numbers seem to have decreased quite a bit this year. Now I have been smashing (sorry if you love bugs) left and right. I collected insects as a youngster and had the biggest collection in 10th grade biology! Aside from the local library (which will be my next visit) I am currently stumped. I am a teacher and have borrowed the digital camera for Christmas vacation, so I will do my best to get a photo. A couple photos didn’t load, so pardon me if this is a repeat, but I am very curious if I should worry about these guys since we do have an all wood home. As I think back, I don’t know if they appeared before or after I brought in several antique shipping crates as decoration. Our home is 2 X 6 frame with kiln dried half logs inside and out. I am tolerant of most critters and don’t get too excited. My concern would be the structural integrity of the house, and obviously any health concerns. I realize you are busy, but since I saw similar beetles, but nothing quite like this, I thought it was worth a try. Thanks much. I bookmarked your page for future reference. I am figuring this all out, so I hope you can let me know if the images were viewable. I am on a Mac (art teacher) so I hope it works.
Happy New Year
Jeanne
Hi Jeanne,
These are not beetles which have chewing mouthpart. They are True Bugs with sucking mouthparts. They are Boxelder Bugs and will not harm the integrity of your home. They often seek shelter to hibernate over winter, forming huge aggregations. In the garden, they infest trees like boxelder and maple, and we recommend spraying them with soapy water to control their numbers. Not a good idea indoors though. Your images opened beautifully as we are art teachers who also use Macs..
Assassin Bug? Which one?
Hello.
I love your site. Just found it tonight. Can you please help identify this bug. It was found by a co- worker in auburn massachusetts. We recieve materials from all over, and this guy may have been a stow away. I have found similar specimens in my home, but always 1/2 the size and different characteristics. When I find another I know where to go.
Thank you,
Jeff Blanchard
Hi Jeff,
This is not an Assassin Bug, but a Coreid Bug, a group commonly known as Big Legged Bugs or Leaf Footed Bugs. Your species is in the genus Acanthocephala.
Crazy Bug
This bug bit my friend, and his ankle is killing him, and he feels woozy. We’ve never seen anything like it. He lives in Woodland Hills, CA. Any help? Thanks.
Ryan
Hi Ryan,
This is an Assassin Bug. There are several species including Kissing Bugs and Cone-Nose Bug which are disease carrying vectors. Your particular Assassin Bug, though it will bite painfully, is not a long lasting problem. The effects of the bite should soon pass. We believe this is one of the Zelus Assassins. As a side note, because of your letter, we realized we have been spelling the word Assassin incorrectly for years and have been correcting all the errors we could locate on our site.
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