Potato Bug in Utah

Subjec:  Half wasp half ??? Geographic location of the bug:  Coral Pink Sand Dunes Date: 10/24/2021 Time: 02:16 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  This bug came walking up to us while camping.  I have tried to identify and am at a loss.  Any idea?  Seen at night, on the Utah and Arizona border, … Read more

Potato Bug

Subject:  Crazy looking bug Geographic location of the bug:  Aliso Viejo, CA, USA Date: 12/05/2019 Time: 11:52 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello. Just found this bug laying by my front door. I didn’t harm it I promise. Seems that it died on its own. How you want your letter signed:  Matthew S. … Read more

Potato Bug

Subject:  so california insect Geographic location of the bug:  THousand oaks, ventura county CA Date: 11/07/2019 Time: 05:03 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  please help me know what this bug is, found on our doorstep last evening.   it’s about 1.5 inches long. How you want your letter signed:  mike Dear Mike, We doubt … Read more

Potato Bug from Utah

Subject:  Bug Spotted on Zion Hike Geographic location of the bug:  Zion National Park, Utah Date: 10/28/2019 Time: 03:37 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello, I saw this critter on a hike.  At first it was on it’s back and looked dead.  I flipped it over and it moved slightly.  It did not … Read more