Subject: This little beauty made my day Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India. July 6, 2017 4:52 am Dear bugman, I think this is a pollen beetle but since it’s too small, I cannot find a correct match. What do you think this is? Signature: Gautam dikshit Dear Gautam, Sometimes when dealing with sightings from countries that … Read more
Subject: Bug in South Africa Location: South Africa March 3, 2017 5:05 am Hello Bugman! We found this bug in South Africa in Maize. But I have no idea what bug it could be. Maybe you can help me. Tank you very much!! Signature: Simon Dear Simon, We believe we have correctly identified your Beetle … Read more
Subject: What’s this Location: Essex, UK May 1, 2016 10:09 am Hi, Lots of these in my house and curious as to what they are. Started appearing two weeks ago Thanks Signature: R Dear R, At first glance we assumed this was a Burying Beetle or Sexton Beetle, until we realized the antennae were quite … Read more
Subject: Soft-Winged Flower Beetle Anthocomus equestris Location: Toledo, OH April 5, 2014 12:21 pm Pretty sure I’ve ID’d this guy correctly, but didn’t see him on your website so wanted to shoot him your way if you’d like an example! Found in my bathroom in all places, but it’s the start of the buggin’ season … Read more
Subject: aussietrev possibly Criocerinae? Location: Queensland, Australia March 19, 2014 2:40 pm Hi guys, Watering the garden late yesterday and spotted this tiny guy foraging on my Kalamata Olive tree. About 8mm long and only managed this one shot before it dropped off into the grass and was gone. I’ve never seen one before and … Read more
Subject: California Rove Beetle Location: Laguna Beach, CA November 13, 2013 11:16 am I knew EXACTLY who to turn to for an unknown California bug! hese cool, really small rove beetles (I’m pretty sure that is what they are) were common on the rock faces above the ocean in Laguna Beach, CA. I’ve tried to … Read more