katydid with leaf-like wings January 31, 2010 The photo of the dead leaf mimic got me thinking about the katydid I found in my backyard in northwestern New Jersey last August. Its wings have that amazing vein-pattern of leaves. One can see how, with just a little nip and tuck from natural selection, the dead … Read more
Don’t have a clue where to start with this one January 31, 2010 Hi, I haven’t got a clue what this is. I took the shot in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. Thanks Miles Costa Rica, Caribeean coast Hi again Miles, This is a Freeliving Hemipteran in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and probably in the … Read more
Could you ID this beetle for me? January 31, 2010 I found this guy in a limb fallen from a tree in my side yard. I live in Orange county, NY. I’m not sure of the tree species but it is a hard wood. the beetle is about 1.5 inches long and has very distinctive … Read more
Bug from Honduras January 31, 2010 Dear Bugman, We found this pretty bug on the wall of our home today, and wondered if you could identify it for us. Thanks so much! Trish in Honduras Gracias, Lempira Honduras Hi Trish, This beauty is an Ironclad Beetle in the genus Zopherus. We found a photo on … Read more
Can you help me name these beetles? January 31, 2010 Hi, please could help me to identify these beetles, all were photographed in Santa Elena cloud forest in Costa Rica in december. Thanks, Miles Costa Rica Hi Miles, We are at the end of your identification requests, and we decided to split up your beetle … Read more
Can you help me name these beetles? January 31, 2010 Hi, please could help me to identify these beetles, all were photographed in Santa Elena cloud forest in Costa Rica in december. Thanks, Miles Costa Rica Hi again Miles, As the label on your digital file indicates, you are aware that this is a Tiger … Read more