In all my 50 years I have never seen a big eye bug this big Hi: I was wondering if you knew what type of bug this was. It was on my screen and when I got close to it it flew to the ground. I live in Central Florida. Any help would be greatly … Read more
Odd torn wing moth… Of all the moths we see around every year, we haven’t seen anything like this and was wondering could you identify it for us? We live in Northern California near Oregon. We found it inside our house. Your moth is a Blinded Sphinx, Paonias excaecata. You can find more information on … Read more
What kind of moth is this? This moth is clinging to my front screendoor. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you, Elaine K. Goldsberry Hi Elaine, This is a female Polyphemus Moth, Antheraea polyphemus. The Audubon Guide lists it as east of the Rocky Mountains, but according to Hogue, it is sometimes found … Read more
Can you please identify this caterpillar (with picture) Howdy, I live in Suwannee County, FL and found this little critter out and about near the front porch this morning. My best guess is that it’s a Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar, however I am most often mistaken as opposed to correct with these assumptions. Would you mind … Read more
AMAZING INSECT FROM AMAZON Here is an insect I was hoping you could identify for me. It’s found in the rain forest of Brazil along the Amazon River. Thanks so much for any help you can give me. 🙂 Donna Riley Hi Donna, This is a Lanternfly, one of the Fulgorid Planthoppers. We are thrilled … Read more
fire bug?? Bugman, Found this beatle in the mountains of Idaho. Is this a fire bug? I thought red was usually a warning so we didn’t get too acquainted. Can you help me identify it?? Thanks, Allyson Hi Allyson, Despite being red, this is a Golden Netwing Beetle, Dictyopterus aurora. It is found in much … Read more