stonefly Hey, What kind of stonefly is this? He’s about an inch and a half. I caught him in february in central pennsylvania. I put him in rubbing alchohol for long term studying and he didn’t die untill the next day. Thats one tough stone. Please email me back when you get a chance. Aquatic … Read more
Could you please identify the attached photo of a bug we found in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. The bug was six cm long, from the top of it’s nose to the tip of it’s tail, not including the other bits that stick out. Thanks for your help bugman This is a Giant Water Bug, also … Read more
mystery scorpion I found this little guy under a rock near Death Valley last march, about the size of a grain of rice. I took him home and he’s doing great, with quite the appetite, but I don’t know what species he his or how big he will get. Thanks for the help Bugman and … Read more
A comma makes a full stop. Spotted this Comma butterfly on Buddleia during a summer mid – afternoon whilst taking some garden shots. I was intrigued to see it in the same position, some two hours later. Closer inspection revealed it in the clasp of a pure white crab spider obviously lying in wait for … Read more
Can you please help me identify some mystery pollinators Dear Bugman, I really appreciate your site and the information that you share, your photos and descriptions have helped me identify several mystery insects, including sweat bees, hover flies and bee killers, and I’m hopping that you might be able to help me identify a few … Read more
Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail I really enjoyed looking at your site. I have these photos I thought you might like to see of the Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail. I think it’s just so awesome! The first photo is one I raised that eclosed out of season (due to warm winter weather). The second is the final stage … Read more