Immature Scentless Plant Bugs

Subject:  What is this? Geographic location of the bug:  NB, Canada Date: 08/19/2019 Time: 03:56 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello! I came across this cluster of bugs today, all clumped together on a leaf. I’ve never seen this type before. It is mid-August, and a nice warm 27 degrees outside. Hoping you … Read more

Eastern Boxelder Bug nymphs on Milkweed?????

Subject:  Bugs on Butterlfy weed plant Geographic location of the bug:  Annapolis, MD USA Date: 06/19/2019 Time: 11:31 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I have seen orange and blank milkweed bugs before, but these are bright pink and blue. How you want your letter signed:  zelda Dear Zelda, These are immature True Bugs, … Read more

Immature Red Shouldered Bugs

Subject:  Red Bugs Geographic location of the bug:  Florida Date: 03/15/2019 Time: 03:01 PM EDTYour letter to the bugman:  I have no idea what these are, the only leads I have are Goldenrain Tree bugs, and they don’t match the description of one. How you want your letter signed:  Ichneumon Wasp Dear Ichneumon Wasp, We … Read more

Western Boxelder Bug

Subject:  Whats that Bug ? Geographic location of the bug:  Vancouver Washington Date: 01/29/2019 Time: 01:52 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi, I have had a most distressing time attempting to determine the identity of this bug. It is a six legged black beetle of some kind but I fail to find any … Read more

Bordered Plant Bugs in large numbers

Subject:  Mystery bug in great numbers Geographic location of the bug:  Houston, TX Date: 10/21/2018 Time: 02:12 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  These mystery bugs have been found in great numbers in our backyard and behind our fence in a wetland. They don’t fly but crawl all over the place and only appeared … Read more