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
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
Subject: invasive Longhorn beetle or native? Geographic location of the bug: South Texas Date: 08/26/2019 Time: 12:42 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Found this beetle and i was wondering what kind is it and if it is native of Texas How you want your letter signed: Gabe Hi Gabe, Your images are quite … Read more
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
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
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