Subject: What’s this thing Geographic location of the bug: Melbourne, Australia Date: 03/30/2018 Time: 02:39 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: We found this moving in and out of a hole in the ground. It’s about 10cm long, and almost 2cm in diameter. How you want your letter signed: Sandford Family Dear Sanford Family, … Read more
Subject: octopus looking bug Geographic location of the bug: Arenal, Costa Rica Date: 03/28/2018 Time: 07:02 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I found the weirdest insect in Costa Rica Arenal at a Hotel Lomas Del Volcan it was near the pool on a palm leaf. When we first saw it we thought it … Read more
Subject: Mating Lady Beetles Geographic location of the bug: Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California Date: 3/29/2018 Late in the afternoon, after work, Daniel decided to do some weeding in the garden. The annual wildflowers, including fiesta flowers, lupines and California poppies are blooming and other wildflower seeds are sprouted. Around dusk (slow shutter speed resulted … Read more
Subject: Beetle with tree bark camoflauge Geographic location of the bug: Near Lake Burrendong in NSW Australia Date: 03/29/2018 Time: 10:03 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hello, On the 28h of March, in the location specified, a beetle with an interesting camoflauge that looked rather like tree bark landed on my green t-shirt. … Read more
Subject: Death’s Head Hawkmoth Geographic location of the bug: Pretoria East Date: 03/29/2018 Time: 04:24 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I think I have identified this large and beautiful caterpillar found on a gooseberry bush in my garden today. I just thought I’d share the pic for those interested. How you want your … Read more
Subject: Longicorn BVI Geographic location of the bug: St. John USVI Date: 03/29/2018 Time: 12:29 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hello, I found the letter from the gentleman in BVI about this beetle. I too found one here in the USVI, Just across the channel from the BVI. Here is a picture of … Read more