Geometer Moth possibly Euchlaena muzaria

Subject:  Interesting moth Geographic location of the bug:  Springfield, Virginia Date: 08/30/2018 Time: 11:28 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I saw this moth on my front porch today,  August 30. I think it look like its camouflage is to appear as fungus on a tree trunk. Can you help me with the name … Read more

Many Plumed Moth

Subject:  What is this moth Geographic location of the bug:  Colorado Mountains Date: 08/30/2018 Time: 12:13 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I have these in my house and need to know what they are. They are pretty small. How you want your letter signed:  Toni Dear Toni, This is a Many Plumed Moth … Read more

Cicada Nymph

Subject:  Flourescent green bug Geographic location of the bug:  Central California Date: 08/29/2018 Time: 12:18 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Found this little gem about 1 ft deep. Looks like some kind of crustacean. How you want your letter signed:  Jwh Dear Jwh, This is a Cicada nymph, and we have identified similar … Read more

Mating Small Milkweed Bugs

Subject:  What is the Scientific name of this bug Geographic location of the bug:  Hemet California Date: 08/28/2018 Time: 10:17 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Can you help me identify the bug in the accompanying picture How you want your letter signed:  doesn’ matter These are mating Small Milkweed Bugs, Lygaeus kalmii.  They … Read more