Subject: Odd discovery in SOUth Africa- What bee is this? Geographic location of the bug: Eastern Coastline of SOuth Africa – Eastern Cape Date: 09/22/2021 Time: 06:42 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi Bugman – my mother found this bee in Mbotyi – the Eastern Cape town in South AFrica. It looks like … Read more
Subject: Identification of Insect Request Geographic location of the bug: Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Date: 07/06/2020 Time: 05:24 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Please help me identify this scary looking creature. I saw it outside my home a couple weeks ago when the rainy season became more intense. I live on the hilly … Read more
Subject: Fuzzy Buzzy Bee Geographic location of the bug: 23454 – Va Beach, VA Date: 08/18/2019 Time: 05:19 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: I’ve noticed a new pollinator in our gardens this summer but don’t recognize the species. I’m estimating 20-25MM in length, fairly robust, but not “chunky” like a bumble bee. I … Read more
Subject: Please identify Geographic location of the bug: Westville (Ed. Note: Presumably South Africa) Date: 02/01/2019 Time: 06:22 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Found this beautiful guy but not sure what it is? How you want your letter signed: Thanks Tammy Dear Tammy, Is Westville in Canada, South Africa, the UK, California, Connecticut, … Read more
Subject: Bee Geographic location of the bug: Spain Date: 08/07/2018 Time: 07:01 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Please identify this beautiful bee. Sorry the photo isn’t clearer. The body is covered in black hairs. The wings are irridescent blue. 6 legs How you want your letter signed: Dave Dear Dave, This is a … Read more
Subject: Big black bug with blue wings Geographic location of the bug: Czech Republic, South Moravia Date: 07/09/2018 Time: 09:44 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hello, I’ve seen this bug on the sideway, we’ve seen anything like this never before. Any ideas what is it? How you want your letter signed: Nice but … Read more