Small bug with scorpian curled tail Location: Spain November 30, 2011 9:51 am Are you able to identify this bug that crawled out of my slipper…. it looks like it could sting and small wings on its tail??? Signature: Hazel Hello Hazel, This frightening but harmless creature is a species of Rove Beetle that is … Read more
Identification of shell Location: Northeast Ohio November 30, 2011 1:21 am Greetings, Any idea what butterfly or moth this shell belonged to? Signature: Devon Hi Devon, This is the Chrysalis of the Variegated Fritillary, Euptoieta claudia, and you can see a photo from BugGuide to verify our identification. The adult is a wide ranging lovely … Read more
Caterpillar found in Africa Subject: Caterpillar found in Africa Location: Kenya, Africa November 29, 2011 9:24 pm I am wondering what kind of butterfly this would turn into, and what the species of caterpillar is. Signature: Lauren Hi Lauren, This is just about the most beautiful Caterpillar we have ever seen. We don’t know what … Read more
Probable spider coccoon in Romania Location: Brasov, Transylvania, Romania November 29, 2011 3:42 am Greetings from Romania. I recently tidied up my study and found 5 cocoons underneath a cloth. They had been laid on a picture frame which had been underneath the cloth (actually a cloth bag for an Australian Barmah hat). They measure … Read more
gold black widow??? Location: fontana, CA(50 miles from the coast, east of Los Ageles) November 28, 2011 8:04 pm Hello bugman, I found this spider in my property it is the second one I’ve found. I did some research and it apears it might be an African species, it was hidding in a funnel like … Read more
florida reddish orange black spotted insect Location: Fleming Island, FL November 28, 2011 5:59 pm Hello, this afternoon i discovered these bugs on my window screen in my back garden. I’ve lived in Florida for 26 years and I am an avid gardener, yet i have never seen a bug like this before. I’m located … Read more