Subject: Is this a kissing bug Geographic location of the bug: Northfield, Minnesota Date: 10/01/2021 Time: 04:00 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: This particular one has been infesting and appearing all across my campus – I wanted to confirm any possibility that it is a kissing bug or some invasive species. How you … Read more
Subject: What’s this Bug? Geographic location of the bug: Mesa, AZ Date: 09/09/2021 Time: 07:17 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: What’s this bug? How you want your letter signed: J Craghead Dear J Craghead, These are mating Small Milkweed Bugs and they are no cause for concern. You can read more about Small … Read more
Subject: Small multicolored bug on milkweed plant? Geographic location of the bug: South FL Date: 09/06/2021 Time: 09:33 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman : Hi there! I need help ID-ing a bug I found on a potted tropical milkweed plant I recently bought. It is a small bug ~5mm in length. Picture attached. … Read more
Subject: Elder of some sort?? Geographic location of the bug: Vermont Date: 07/02/2021 Time: 07:47 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi Daniel – thank you so much for your comments on my orchard Spider from June…Need your help again. Saw these two on milkweed and I think I interrupted a lovefest..My guess is … Read more
Subject: What’s this bug Geographic location of the bug: Baja Sur Date: 06/21/2021 Time: 11:47 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi, I’ve seen this bug a few times over the years but cannot find a photo and name for it on the web. How you want your letter signed: Ryan Dear Ryan, We … Read more
Subject: Friend or Foe? Geographic location of the bug: Southern California Foothills Date: 10/23/2019 Time: 12:50 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hopefully this is an easy one. I am asking you to help identify these little guys. I do not want to miss identity a bug who is helping our cherry tomato plant. … Read more