Cockchafers are among the largest beetles in the world, and they can be pretty scary to encounter. But are cockchafer beetles dangerous, or just gentle giants? Let’s find out. With various beetles having an ill reputation for being venomous or possessing a nasty bite, it’s only normal to feel scared of a new type of … Read more
Billy Witches have MANY tales to tell – from their trial in the French courts to being toys in ancient Greece. But do Billy Witches get stuck in your hair? Here’s the truth. Growing in sizes up to 2.5 to 3 cm long, billy witches are members of the beetle family that have brown, hairy … Read more
Subject: Beetle-type insect? Geographic location of the bug: NE Tacoma WA Date: 08/02/2022 Time: {current_time} EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi. Came across this one just under the soil next to my house foundation in NE Tacoma. Could you identify it, and is it dangerous to my home? Thank you. How you want your … Read more
Subject: Invasion of the Japanese Beetles Geographic location of the bug: Campbell, Ohio Date: 07/12/2022 Time: 07:11 AM EDT Dear Readers, Those of you who are new to this site don’t know that there was a period of time when Daniel would respond to 20 or more identification requests per day. Now Daniel does all … Read more
Subject: I want to know what kind of Rhinoceros beetle Geographic location of the bug: Bear, DE Date: 09/26/2021 Time: 12:57 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Hi, I found the Rhinoceros beetles 2days in a row at my yard. But I don’t know what kind of it. I’m so curious which Rhinoceros beetle … Read more
Subject: Unknown bug Geographic location of the bug: Orondo Wa Date: 08/19/2021 Time: 03:24 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: These guys/gals are all over my yard. How you want your letter signed: Gilbert Dear Gilbert, This is a Ten Lined June Beetle, a common summer submission from western states.