American Silkworm Moth from Peru

Subject:  Possible Epias muscosa? Geographic location of the bug:  La Merced, Chanchamayo Province, Junin, Peru Date: 01/30/2019 Time: 09:22 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I have several images of various moths from a trip near La Merced, Peru for blacklighting. This first one is the easiest as I’m near certain it is Epias … Read more

Mole Cricket from Australia

Subject:  Please identify Geographic location of the bug:  Bayswater, Western Australia Date: 01/28/2019 Time: 03:20 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I would like to know if can assist me with identifying this insect please How you want your letter signed:  With ink Our identification requests for Mole Crickets come from many places on … Read more

Grapevine Moth from Australia

Subjec:  Who is she? Geographic location of the bug:  Townsville, QLD Date: 01/28/2019 Time: 12:41 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Today I met this fashionable individual while taking shelter from the summer rain. Do you know their name? How you want your letter signed:  Gabby Dear Gabby, This is a Grapevine Moth and … Read more

Tachinid Fly from Australia

Subject:  Bristle Fly? Geographic location of the bug:  Mittagong NSW Date: 01/26/2019 Time: 10:42 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Saw this today. Is it a Bristle Fly? How you want your letter signed:  Thanks and regards, Paul Dear Paul, This is a Tachinid Fly in the family Tachinidae, and members of this family … Read more