Subject: Ant mimic true bug Location: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica February 28, 2014 7:16 am My husband and I found this early instar bug while in Corcovado NP, Costa Rica in February 2014. It was definitely mimicking an ant. It was one of the neatest insects we saw during our trip. Thank you! Signature: Laura … Read more
Subject: Large black and red butterfly Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia February 28, 2014 3:53 am Dear WhatsThatBug.com, I have just found this butterfly in the stairwell of my apartment building in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It couldn’t find it’s way out and me and my teacher were worried that someone else would kill it. So I … Read more
Subject: couch and house bug Location: Houston area, Texas February 27, 2014 3:08 pm I have found this bug all around my house. On my couch, on the floor, on the wall. It is winter now though there are more in the summer. I am in south Texas. Thanks! Signature: CEM Dear CEM, This is … Read more
Subject: Big Moth Location: Prescott Valley, AZ February 26, 2014 12:36 pm My co-worker and I saw this moth on the ground and I was amazed at the size. Just curious as to what it is and is it native to central Arizona (Prescott Valley). Signature: Dave Eagling Dear Dave, This Glover’s Silkmoth, Hyalophora columbia … Read more
Subject: UK Unknown Bug Location: London February 26, 2014 8:23 am Hi i just killed a bug that i saw and i have never seen anything like it in the UK i asked my family n friends and they have never seen anything like it too and i can’t find anything on it on the … Read more
Subject: Unidentified Costa Rican moth no. 2 Location: Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica February 26, 2014 7:50 pm This is the second most impressive moth that I was unable to identify. Also at about 600 meters, Caribbean slope. Fairly large, wingspan was probably 2-3 inches, maybe a bit more. Thanks. Signature: Ben Jesup Hi Ben, … Read more