Damselfly from Costa Rica

Subject:  Damselfly Id Geographic location of the bug:  Tortuguero Costa Rica Date: 07/18/2022 Time: 12:00 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Saw this when visiting Costa Rica, looking for an id. How you want your letter signed:  Charlie Dear Charlie, Your Damselfly images are quite lovely but we are uncertain of the species.  We … Read more

Common Whitetail

Subject:  Somekinda dragonfly? Geographic location of the bug:  Northern Va. Date: 07/06/2022 Time: 09:20 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi, Mr Bugman, I have never seen a dragonfly like this. Black and white only—and the body is flattened like a straw’s white paper wrapper. Is this a rate bug?  Thanks! How you want … Read more

Bug of the Month July 2022: Widow Skimmers

Subject:  Widow Skimmer Geographic location of the bug:  Campbell, Ohio Date: 07/09/2022 Time: 09:59 AM EDT Dear Readers, You might not remember that Daniel, the Bugman, actually once posted numerous identification requests per day before disappearing from actively participating in this site.  Well, Daniel has had many changes in his personal life, including inheriting his … Read more

Green Darner resting on Marijuana

Subject:  What’s this bug?? Geographic location of the bug:  East Los Angeles Date: 09/28/2021 Time: 07:51 AM PDT Your letter to the bugman:  Look at this guy! I think it’s high. How you want your letter signed:  Dr. Greenthumb Hey Dr. Greenthumb, This awesome Dragonfly is a Green Darner.  There are many images of the … Read more