Eastern Boxelder Bug

Subject:  Is this a kissing bug Geographic location of the bug:  Northfield, Minnesota Date: 10/01/2021 Time: 04:00 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  This particular one has been infesting and appearing all across my campus – I wanted to confirm any possibility that it is a kissing bug or some invasive species. How you … Read more

Mating Small Milkweed Bugs

Subject:  What’s this Bug? Geographic location of the bug:  Mesa, AZ Date: 09/09/2021 Time: 07:17 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  What’s this bug? How you want your letter signed:  J Craghead Dear J Craghead, These are mating Small Milkweed Bugs and they are no cause for concern.  You can read more about Small … Read more

Immature Large Milkweed Bug

Subject:  Small multicolored bug on milkweed plant? Geographic location of the bug:  South FL Date: 09/06/2021 Time: 09:33 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman :  Hi there! I need help ID-ing a bug I found on a potted tropical milkweed plant I recently bought. It is a small bug ~5mm in length. Picture attached. … Read more

Small Milkweed Bug Nymphs

Subject:  Elder of some sort?? Geographic location of the bug:  Vermont Date: 07/02/2021 Time: 07:47 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi Daniel – thank you so much for your comments on my orchard Spider from June…Need your help again.  Saw these two on milkweed and I think I interrupted a lovefest..My guess is … Read more

Six Spotted Milkweed Bug in Baja

Subject:  What’s this bug Geographic location of the bug:  Baja Sur Date: 06/21/2021 Time: 11:47 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi, I’ve seen this bug a few times over the years but cannot find a photo and name for it on the web. How you want your letter signed:  Ryan Dear Ryan, We … Read more

Immature Large Milkweed Bugs

Subject:  Friend or Foe? Geographic location of the bug:  Southern California Foothills Date: 10/23/2019 Time: 12:50 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hopefully this is an easy one. I am asking you to help identify these little guys. I do not want to miss identity a bug who is helping our cherry tomato plant. … Read more