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Jack DeAngelis

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions in any area of entomology (study of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and other terrestrial arthropods). Contact me about home and garden insects, insects that bite and sting, and insects that damage homes such as carpenter ants and termites.

Experience in the area

20 years as university extension entomologist, now retired; currently publish a website about home and garden insects.

Publications

see www.livingwithbugs.com/resume.html

Education/Credentials

Ph.D. in Entomology

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Tom	05/23/12	10	10	10	Thank you for the reply. As far .....
Karl	05/21/12	10	10	10
Tina	05/20/12	10	10	10	Quick response...excellent and thorough follow up! .....
Lissa	05/17/12	10	10	10	Hi Thanks very much for your speedy .....

Recent Answers from Jack DeAngelis

2012-05-22 worm like bugs in tree:

Tom, These are called tent caterpillars or webworms (see http://www.livingwithbugs.com/tent_cat.html for a bit more info). There are several species that occur in different regions. They can partially

2012-05-21 Unknown insect:

Karl, This appears to be weevil (beetle) possibly a seed weevil. These are not ectoparasitic insects and do not bite. Why you found it where you did is a mystery. Insects can sometimes end up in unusual

2012-05-20 Brown Beetles Invasion!:

Tina, This one has me a little stumped. This is not one of the common insects found in large numbers in homes. What is immediately around your house? Any agriculture? Berry fields (strawberry, raspberry

2012-05-18 Butterfly structures:

Lorie, Insects generally have 3 pairs of legs, this is considered the original or "primitive" state. Some insects however show a reduced number, which would be considered the "advanced" state in an

2012-05-17 Bugs in the bathroom!:

Lissa, This is definitely not a flea, for one thing fleas don't have wings. I think this is one of the gall midges (Cecidomyiidae). There are many species and some are important agricultural pests but

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