Subject: Glow worm? Location: Rimrock, AZ April 25, 2017 8:27 pm Found this on the floor of my apartment tonight. What is it? Signature: Laura Dear Laura, This does not look like a typical Glowworm to us. Glowworms or Railroad Worms are the larvae of beetles in the family Phengodidae. This doesn’t look like a … Read more
Subject: Creepy centipede-like insect Location: Cavite, Philippines May 24, 2015 1:13 am Hi! My brother found this odd looking centipede in our house. Definitely, this is not a centipede because it only got 6 legs. I tried doing some research but can’t find any match. We’ll really appreciate it if you can help us identify … Read more
Mealworm confusion, looking for expert Website: http://www.rabbitindustrycouncil.com December 18, 2011 7:44 pm I know you’re terrifically busy in all senses of the word ‘terrific’, but I was hoping you might ask your entomologist backup crew to get in touch. I’m starting out with mealworms and have some rather odd things going on in the colonies. … Read more
Do you know what kind of bug this is? Location: Charlotte, NC October 9, 2011 11:10 pm Hi there, This bug was outside my door yesterday. I live in Charlotte, NC. Any idea what it is? Thanks, Charlotte Signature: Charlotte, NC Hi Charlotte, Had you turned off the lights, you might have been treated to … Read more
Stupid Question? Location: southern indiana September 11, 2011 10:52 pm Is this grub worm the larva of this pinching bug? It seemed to be guarding all 5 grub worms with it’s life .Just curious thank you Signature: brian Hi Brian, The beetle is a Big Headed Ground Beetle, Scarites subterraneus, or another member of the … Read more
No Clue Location: Western Massachusetts September 11, 2011 1:41 am Hello Mr. Bugman, I have searched the Internet trying to identify this crazy little bug. It was found under the covers of a bed that’s not used very often. It has little hairs all over its carrot shaped body and long grey hairs that protrude … Read more