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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Expert Profile
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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Recent Answers from Jack DeAngelis
2013-05-20 Large flying insect never seen here before:
Karen, This sounds more like a dragonfly than a wasp. Wasps do not generally fold their wings the way to describe. Dragonflies also display the "scouting" behavior you describe. You might google dragonfly
2013-05-18 hard shelled small bug:
Dolores, If you post a picture I'll confirm the id but this sounds like it might be the kudzu bug. See http://livingwithbugs.blogspot.com/2011/10/kudzu-bug-small-brown-lady-bug-that.h for a picture
2013-05-17 What kind of bug is this:
Lisa, This is called the brown marmorated stink bug. See http://www.livingwithbugs.com/brown_marmorated_stinkbug.html for pictures and suggestions for control. They are harmless but can become a nuisance
2013-05-15 centipedes i think thats what they are ?????:
Nadine, If you post a picture I could confirm the id but take a look at this page http://www.livingwithbugs.com/centipede.html for a picture of a house centipede. Sticky traps (see the page cited above)
2013-05-14 Neighbor bitten by uniknown bug:
Michael, This is a small beetle and probably not the cause of bites. Here's a list of insects and mites that bite people and some things that can be mistaken for bug bites http://www.livingwithbugs
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