Yellowjacket Hover Fly

Subject:  1.5 to 2 inch bug hovering over garden Geographic location of the bug:  Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 08/29/2019 Time: 02:02 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  We’ve got a serious Spotted Lantern fly invasion over here. As I swatted a few out in the back porch I happened to see something hovering and then … Read more

Bee-Like Robber Fly

Subject:  Is this a wasp? Geographic location of the bug:  Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada Date: 08/26/2019 Time: 09:49 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I came across this aggressive little monster outside in late August near Vancouver. He was easily 2x the size of a honeybee, and while he preferred hanging out on … Read more

Sugar Maple Borer

Subject:  Bug Mimics Wasp Colours Geographic location of the bug:  Ontario, Canada Date: 08/25/2019 Time: 11:16 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Just curious to know what this is.  I couldn’t find anything online with the same markings. How you want your letter signed:  Melissa Dear Melissa, This gorgeous beetle is a Sugar Maple … Read more

Hackberry Emperor

Subject:  Butterfly near garden Geographic location of the bug:  Hershey pa Date: 08/24/2019 Time: 09:23 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I saw this pretty butterfly near my garden. Just wondering what it is? How you want your letter signed:  Sue Katerman Hi Sue, This is a Hackberry Emperor, which is pictured on BugGuide.  … Read more

Lion Beetle

Subject:  Lion beetle Geographic location of the bug:  Bremerton Washington Date: 08/25/2019 Time: 12:48 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Was trying to figure out what it was but your site helped with that. Thanks. How you want your letter signed:  JbTv Dear JbTv, Thanks so much for submitting your excellent images of a … Read more