Subject: What kind of bug is this
Location: Dragon run river/swamp near Saluda, Virginia
March 13, 2016 5:50 am
Hi, hoping you can tell me about this bug found this morning in the house.
We live in Virginia, near Saluda, near the dragon run River/swamp. Found early morning on 13 March 2016. We are very wooded and rural.
Signature: James
Hi James,
We are currently scrolling through unanswered mail from March, searching for nice images and postings that may be of interest to our readership. This is a False Bombardier Beetle in the genus Galerita. According to BugGuide: “Open woodlands, under stones, leaves. Come to lights, sometimes wander into houses” and “Adults eat other insects, especially caterpillars.”
Daniel,
Thank you for the response and information. I have bookmarked the ‘bug guide’ website. Should prove useful in the future.
Thanks again,
James