Orange Bug – now BIG black bug I had emailed a few weeks ago about some small orangish bugs with black dots along it’s tail end — you had suggested they might be asassin bugs…..NOW – – I just got back from vacation and found these bad boys on my tomato plants….no more of the … Read more
ID, plant bug? Hi, Daniel. You were so helpful with the last mystery bug, I wonder if you could help me with this one. Finding it on my cukes and celery. About 1/4″ long. Any ideas? Cheers. Amanda Hi Amanda, I’m afraid we can’t be much more accurate than you have already been. It is … Read more
Bug? Hi! Can you please help me identify this bug in my lawn. It looks like a flying beetle and I need to know if it is going to cause problems. Please let me know if you cannot see the pictures. Shaki Hi Shaki, You have a species of Spittle Bug which we identified on … Read more
Costa Rican bug Hi Bugman Congratulations for your excellent website! Don’t know if you can also help me with some Central American bug… There is a bug in Costa Rica whose droppings are extremely acid, causing severe skin irritations: the spot first turns red, then blue the next day and then all the skin far … Read more
what is this? Can you tell us about our adopted caterpillar, Pretty Legs? What is she? What does she eat? We found her in our house. Her front legs hurt when she crawls on you. My homeschooled 6 year old daughter is very curious about her. How soon should we release her? Thanks for you … Read more
photo of house centipede in case you might like to use it. thanks for your helpful site! Jana Thanks Jana, It is one of the best photos for identification we have received of this terrifying, to so many people, and fascinating creature.