Subject: Can someone ID this?
Geographic location of the bug: Pennsylvania
Date: 06/12/2019
Time: 12:42 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: I found one in a bedroom closet, and another on my patio. Please help! I need to know what this is.
How you want your letter signed: Samantha
Dear Samantha,
Do you live near a body of water? This is a Stonefly, an insect with an aquatic larval form. It is harmless. We surmise it accidentally found its way into your closet. Here is a BugGuide image for comparison.
Hello!
Yes, we have a small stream running through our property. I am glad to know what this is, as I was terrified it was a roach. Thank you for your quick response as well.
Samantha