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		<title>Blurry Dots:  Pantry Beetles or Carpet Beetles, perhaps</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/03/06/blurry-dots-pantry-beetles-or-carpet-beetles-perhaps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pantry Beetles, Grain Weevils, Spider Beetles, Meal Worms and Carpet Beetles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[dark borwn bug small like a lady bug with white dots on and wings.
March 4, 2010
i keep finding them round my room, sometimes on the wall but i have found one in the car. They are really starting to freak me out and was hoping you could tell me what they are.
Help
Bedroom
Dear (not terribly) Help(ful),
We [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2005/01/07/carpet-beetle-larva-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Carpet Beetle Larva'>Carpet Beetle Larva</a> <small>what is this bug? 1/4&quot; in length. many legs on...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2004/11/08/pantry-beetles-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pantry Beetles'>Pantry Beetles</a> <small>Pantry Beetles? I have been finding these around the house...</small></li>
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		<title>Bathroom Fly from New Zealand</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/03/01/bathroom-fly-from-new-zealand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bathroom Flies]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[small moth
February 27, 2010
i could not find anything on this bug, so i hope you could tell me what it is! it is a moth that i found on one of my walls inside, it is the second one i have seen this month- have not seen before! it is small, about half a centimetre [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2006/05/23/bathroom-fly-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bathroom Fly'>Bathroom Fly</a> <small>?fly This picture isn&#8217;t very good, sorry. But we have...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/09/05/bathroom-fly-9/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bathroom Fly'>Bathroom Fly</a> <small>Moth like insect September 2, 2009 I found this insect...</small></li>
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		<title>Subterranean Termite Aletes</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/26/subterranean-termite-aletes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/26/subterranean-termite-aletes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Termites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Edible Insects:  Tasty Morsels]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is this an Ant or Termite?
February 25, 2010
I walked out on my screen porch the other day and found a swarm of these inside the porch. They are black with white spots and about .25 inch long with long clear wings that stick out about .25 inch past the body. probably a couple hundred of [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/11/28/western-subterranean-termites-swarming-on-thanksgiving/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bug of the Month December 2008 &#8211; Western Subterranean Termites Swarming on Thanksgiving'>Bug of the Month December 2008 &#8211; Western Subterranean Termites Swarming on Thanksgiving</a> <small>Ed. Note: 30 November 2008 Since we heard about other...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/04/13/flying-termite-nuptial-flight/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Flying Termite:  Nuptial Flight'>Flying Termite:  Nuptial Flight</a> <small>WInged Ant-Like Insect Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM...</small></li>
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		<title>Possibly Drugstore Beetle</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/22/possibly-drugstore-beetle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pantry Beetles, Grain Weevils, Spider Beetles, Meal Worms and Carpet Beetles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[LITTLE TINY BROWN BUGS
February 21, 2010
bugs are found in our laundry room most commonly. found more feeding on the dog treats in the cupboard. they were boring holes in the food. clinging to the towl in the cupboard. most of them are crawling up walls towward the white ceiling and light
Pat
columbus ohio
Hi Pat,
Numerous small beetles [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/12/12/possibly-drugstore-beetles/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Possibly Cigarette Beetles'>Possibly Cigarette Beetles</a> <small>Please Identify December 11, 2009 I have been finding this...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/01/05/flatheaded-borer-larva-jewel-beetle-possibly-red-legged-buprestis/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Flatheaded Borer Larva:  Jewel Beetle, possibly Red Legged Buprestis'>Flatheaded Borer Larva:  Jewel Beetle, possibly Red Legged Buprestis</a> <small>worm or grub? January 4, 2010 This bug was found...</small></li>
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		<title>Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs invade home</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/18/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs-invade-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/18/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs-invade-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Identify unknown insect possibly beetle
February 17, 2010
Wehave thousands of these bugs on our screened porch, in the roof ridge and attic vents, outside walls, kitchen, bedrooms, living room, etc. They are very slow moving at any time of year and appear harmless to people. Mainly s curiosity.
Bob Weber KSQ
Kennett Square, Chester County, PA, USA
Hi Bob,
You [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2006/03/12/brown-marmorated-stink-bug/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug'>Brown Marmorated Stink Bug</a> <small>what&#8217;s this bug We&#8217;ve been finding these bugs in our...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/11/26/stink-bug-home-invasion-but-what-species/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Stink Bug Home Invasion: But What Species???'>Stink Bug Home Invasion: But What Species???</a> <small> The Answer is: BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG what&#8217;s up...</small></li>
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		<title>Carpet Beetle</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/18/carpet-beetle-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pantry Beetles, Grain Weevils, Spider Beetles, Meal Worms and Carpet Beetles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concerned a little
February 18, 2010
Hi,
I&#8217;m not a bug enthusiast by any means so I have no idea what this bug is. It seems to look like a minute lady bug-like insect. Colors seem speckled with gray and dark red/brown with wings. Tentacles too.
It must have fallen on to me at some point during the day [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/03/09/carpet-beetles-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Carpet Beetles'>Carpet Beetles</a> <small>can you help me identify these bugs? Hello, I found...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/03/05/carpet-beetle-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Carpet Beetle'>Carpet Beetle</a> <small> You have a great site. Thank you for providing...</small></li>
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		<title>Seventh Recipient of the Nasty Reader Award Redeemed:  Root Weevil</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/17/seventh-recipient-of-the-nasty-reader-award-granary-weevil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/17/seventh-recipient-of-the-nasty-reader-award-granary-weevil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weevils]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[halifax nova scotia inquiry
February 17, 2010
I sent you a pic and question the other day before these ones you have been answering? Must be out of your knowledge or something? I have better things to do than check back here daily to see you skipped me and answered everyone else inquiring after me. How do [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/08/10/second-recipient-nasty-reader-award/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Second Recipient: Nasty Reader Award'>Second Recipient: Nasty Reader Award</a> <small>thanks for the follow up Sorry I wasted my time...</small></li>
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		<title>Carpet Beetles:  Bed Bug Paranoia spawns cleaning frenzy</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/03/carpet-beetles-bed-bug-paranoia-spawns-cleaning-frenzy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/03/carpet-beetles-bed-bug-paranoia-spawns-cleaning-frenzy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you think you&#8217;ve got bedbugs? Don&#8217;t jump the gun.
February 3, 2010
Dear Bugman,
Thank you for just being you. This is a wonderful blog. I will spare you my gushing, but suffice it to say that this experience has turned me from a bug hater to a bug enthusiast! Here&#8217;s my little story:
I was doing a [...]


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		<title>No-See-Ums</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/02/no-see-ums/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What bug is unseen to the eyes that invade?
February 2, 2010
What kind of bug bites hard, leaves whelpes, like a rash, but can&#8217;t be seen?
Not scappies! I thought dust mites but be treated for that and still have the problem. We thought flees, but have seen none! it&#8217;s at night when they attack, we thought [...]


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		<title>Carpet Beetle</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/01/25/carpet-beetle-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bugs found in apartment
January 24, 2010
Hi Bugman,
I found two bugs near the crown molding on the floor of my apartment. I&#8217;ve attached pictures of the one. It is black on top with a beige sort of stripe, with a few white dots on it. The other bug I found had part of the beige stripe, [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/03/08/bug-of-the-month-april-2008-carpet-beetle/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bug of the Month: April 2008 &#8211; Carpet Beetle'>Bug of the Month: April 2008 &#8211; Carpet Beetle</a> <small>bug on windowsill In the last week (first week of...</small></li>
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