Parasitized Cabbage Emperor Moth Caterpillars from South Africa

Subject:  Emperor moth caterpillar Geographic location of the bug:  Plettenberg Bay. South Africa Date: 01/02/2020 Time: 03:26 AM EDT Your letter to the bugma:  We have noticed these beautiful caterpillars at the same time each year. This year quite a few of them have “eggs” attached to them. It looks like these caterpillars die. Could … Read more

Chalcicid Wasp

Subject:  Yellow winged tiny wasp like insects Geographic location of the bug:  California Date: 08/31/2018 Time: 01:34 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I found this on my car and i never seen this before i tried looking it up on internet but no pics or anything wondering if you can help please im … Read more

Braconid Wasp, we believe

Subject:  Unknown hymenopteran Geographic location of the bug:  south eastern PA Date: 07/10/2018 Time: 04:35 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello. I am the plant protection intern at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and our arborist saw this insect fly out of a diseased Juniper. Can you please help me to … Read more

Parasitoid Wasp: Braconid species

Subject:  Red Bodied Winged Bug Geographic location of the bug:  Clearwater Florida Date: 09/27/2017 Time: 11:32 AM EDT Hi Bugman Saw this bug in Clearwater Florida. It’s a really Cool! looking bug. If you have the time – Would you Please identify for me. Thank You Very Much! Brent How you want your letter signed:  … Read more