Subject: Monarch butterfly predator Geographic location of the bug: Phoenix, AZ Date: 10/30/2017 Time: 06:11 PM EDT This bug is eating my monarchs. What kind is it and what can I do to prevent them attaching my monarchs. Many thanks. How you want your letter signed: Kathryn e Dear Kathryn, We need some clarification. How … Read more
Subject: Beautiful Ladybug Geographic location of the bug: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Date: 10/29/2017 Time: 08:50 PM EDT Hi there, I failed to identify this bug, I have found on a palm leave in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. It ‘s size is about other lady bugs. Can you identify, please? How you want your letter … Read more
Subject: Can you help me identify this caterpillar Geographic location of the bug: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Date: 10/28/2017 Time: 09:49 PM EDT Photographed this tiny dinosaur like caterpillar in the campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India. How you want your letter signed: Bug Identified We were immediately struck by the resemblance your … Read more
Subject: Giant Cricket or Grasshopper Geographic location of the bug: Broken Hill Date: 10/28/2017 Time: 07:20 PM EDT I found this guy last night in the laundry room but my mums dead set on saying it’s a giant cricket, i think it’s a giant grasshopper myself, it’s about 7 cm long and the antennae puzzle … Read more
Subject: Large Insect – Central Oregon Geographic location of the bug: Central Oregon Date: 10/28/2017 Time: 10:21 PM EDT This big ol’ bug was found outside on the ground. How you want your letter signed: NA Giant Water Bugs in the family Belostomatidae are frequently called Toe-Biters.
Subject: Moth with transparent triangles Geographic location of the bug: Panama, Cerro Punta Date: 10/28/2017 Time: 01:39 AM EDT Just sharing this beauty Rothschildia orizaba How you want your letter signed: Mr Dear Mr, According to the World’s Largest Saturniidae site, there are six similar looking Giant Silkmoth species from the genus Rothschildia found in … Read more