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Expertise
I will answer general identification questions about insects and spiders ONLY from India. I cannot guarantee specific identification (of species), but I will try my best! If I do not have the answer, I will get back to you on the right answer as soon as possible.
Experience in the area
I have been studying fauna of Indian for several years, as a hobby as well as academically.
Education/Credentials
B.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Environmental Science M.E.S.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| anzac | 05/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. I have ..... |
| Amal | 04/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mobin | 04/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. Your answer was ..... |
| Allen | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Max | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Aniruddha Dhamorikar
2012-05-09 insect bite:
Have you seen how it looks? I have experienced the same behaviour in Canada of Horseflies/ Deerflies: http://www.tn.gov/environment/tn_consv/archive/flies.pdf If it is really tiny, it might be a Blackfly:
2012-04-14 Wall pests:
Amal, Unfortunately I cannot recognize the insect from the picture. Many insects make protective coverings about them. One of the most common house-pest is a moth in the family Tineidae: http://en
2012-03-31 Entomology:
Dear Mobin, If you are sure if flies, it could be a Flea. Although Fleas dont fly, they can jump at great distances. Check this link on Wikipedia to confirm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flea The
2012-03-29 Bugs:
Hi Tony, There are many beetles that buzz around bright lights at night, especially during spring and summer. While it is hard to say which one you say, many in the family Scarabaeidae, Cerambycidae
2012-02-07 What is this?? LOOKS SCARY:
Hello Allen, This is a Hawk Moth in the family Sphingidae. They are completely harmless and do not bite. They strictly feed on nectar, and are usually attracted to light during night-time. If you
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