Insects/Spiders

Recent Answers

2013-05-22 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Request insect identification...:

Cliff:    Those aren't bad images, thank you for including them.    This is a "Hardwood Heartwood Borer," Texania campestris.  Here's more about them:    http://bugguide.net/node/view/42685    They

2013-05-22 Pests - Black beetle found in furnace:

Patty,    This could be a click beetle (Elateridae) but the image is a bit too fuzzy to be certain. These are not usually found indoors so it is a mystery how they got there. They are harmless and no reason

2013-05-21 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - bug that spins in the dirt:

Donis:    I suspect you are describing the larvae of antlions, family Myrmeleontidae:    http://bugguide.net/node/view/137    In North America, only the genus Myrmeleon make the funnel-shaped pits

2013-05-20 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Bed Bug or Stink Bug or Other?:

Stefanie:    Thank you for including the images.    It is *not* a bed bug....or any other kind of true bug for that matter.  It is a leaf beetle of some sort, family Chrysomelidae:    http://bugguide.net/node/view/180

2013-05-20 Pest Control - Dead ants after exterimation:

Ross,    My guess is these originated from inside the house. The spraying seemed to be somewhat effective but this is not the best way to control ants that nest in homes. Baits work far better than sprays