Subject: Enormous May Beetle in Winter? Geographic location of the bug: Arnold, CA (Sierra Nevadas) Date: 11/28/2018 Time: 09:52 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi there, Two of these huge beetles were banging on my glass door before dawn today at my house in the sierra forest. They were attracted to the lights … Read more
Subject: Huge Bug Identification Geographic location of the bug: Southern California Date: 11/27/2018 Time: 01:28 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: This bug was found in the garage. It is about 2 inches long. How you want your letter signed: Amy Dear Amy, This is a Potato Bug or Jerusalem Cricket, one of our … Read more
Subject: Oak Gall Geographic location of the bug: Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California Date: 11/25/2018 Time: 4:30 PM EDT While we are waiting to clear up our technical difficulties receiving images, Daniel is spending some extra time in the yard. He noticed this Oak Gall several days ago. It is growing on a California Live … Read more
Subject: what’s this bug?! Geographic location of the bug: Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica Date: 11/09/2018 Time: 10:56 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: We found this bug in the heliconia on our farm above Turrialba. It was early in the morning in June. The children would love to learn what it is and why … Read more
Subject: Unknown bug Geographic location of the bug: Southern California Date: 11/08/2018 Time: 04:21 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi, my family found a blue and white striped caterpillar and this website is the only place that jas a picture of it we would love your help. How you want your letter signed: … Read more
Subject: What’s this insect? Geographic location of the bug: Outer Eastern Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date: 11/08/2018 Time: 06:38 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi bugman, just wondering what these are. They are swarming a chilli bush. I’m thinking they’re predatory, but I’m not sure. How you want your letter signed: Andy G Dear … Read more