Subject: Clavate Tortoise Beetle Geographic location of the bug: Andover, NJ Date: 09/26/2018 Time: 06:40 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi Daniel, Just wanted to share a photo from today of a beetle I almost never see – a Clavate Tortoise Beetle. I found this one trapped in the web of a cross … Read more
Subject: I believe it’s a moth Geographic location of the bug: Uganda,Kampala. Date: 09/25/2018 Time: 07:01 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: What is the name of this moth. How you want your letter signed: None This is a Giant Silkmoth in the genus Ludia, but we located four different, similar looking species ( … Read more
Subject: What type of moth is this Geographic location of the bug: 33063, Margate FL Date: 09/25/2018 Time: 02:17 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: This was hanging around hiding from the sun for a bit just wondering what it is How you want your letter signed: AJ Hait Dear AJ Hait, This striking … Read more
Subject: It looks like a dinosaur Geographic location of the bug: Washington, IL Date: 09/25/2018 Time: 03:37 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Found this on a plant on my porch. It seemed like a praying mantis from far, with lanky legs. But on closer look, it had this strange hump on it’s back, … Read more
Subject: Polyphemus moth Geographic location of the bug: Seattle Date: 09/24/2018 Time: 11:14 PM EDT Your letter to the bugma: Hi – I Found a polyphemus caterpillar in the mail box(!?) and transferred it to an observation tank placed in a classroom. I provided pin oak leaves and the caterpillar has spun a cocoon. One … Read more
Subject: Carolina Wolf Spider? Geographic location of the bug: South Denver, Colorado Date: 09/24/2018 Time: 12:19 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Dear Bugman, This big guy has been hanging out in our well for two days now. He is about 2-3 inches in length (a little longer than a sharpie pen cap). He … Read more