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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-20 | Lynette | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the prompt reply!! The bug moves crawls a lot so I guess it's a good bug--I hope! Lynette |
| 2009-11-19 | Joshua | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! |
| 2009-11-17 | Richard Glassford | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the response it was very helpful. |
| 2009-11-13 | Marcy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! |
| 2009-11-12 | Paula | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your speedy and detailed answer. I will look up millipedes to get more info. |
| 2009-11-12 | Ron Fox | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I understand fully, without the photo it was difficult. As I had said I had never seen it before, so I knew it was unusual. But thank you for your time,effort and patience. If I come across one again you'll be the first to know, with an image this time. thank you. Ron Fox |
| 2009-11-12 | Peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr. Eaton was very, very prompt and courteous. Even though he couldn't answer my question, which was very technical, he showed that he was very knowledgeable. He also showed that he was very interested in directing me to the best resource. |
| 2009-11-10 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Eric, Many thanks for you very prompt response, I am extremely grateful! I have printed it out and passed the information on to the rest of the family. Great service, and all for free! Kind regards, John |
| 2009-11-09 | Crissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Eric! I appreciate the responsiveness! Now, I just need to find a way to get rid of them! |
| 2009-11-06 | Kate | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the information. |
| 2009-11-05 | Karen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you VERY much for your rapid and clear response! I will definitely followup with Daniel Marlos and www.bugguide.net as you have recommended. |
| 2009-11-02 | Gordy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Prompt response |
| 2009-11-02 | Justin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks! |
| 2009-11-02 | Carla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The rating scale only goes to 10 but I'd give you 100 if I could. Your FAST reply, the helpful information, and contact names is so much appreciated! Thank you, thank you!! Carla |
| 2009-11-01 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Awesome. You nailed it. The pics were right on. Thank you so much. Are there any health concerns with the louse fly? |
| 2009-11-01 | Robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I really appreciated Eric's rapid response (and on a Sunday!) and he nailed this bug exactly - well, the i.d. anyway! I'm not sure if my photo ever made it through, as it didn't appear on the posting. If not it didn't matter because he got it right. Thanks again. Bob |
| 2009-10-30 | R.A. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent, you approached our question with professionalism, class and a polite touch of humor. Great response!(grin) Thank you. |
| 2009-10-29 | Kylie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! This will help me immensely! |
| 2009-10-26 | Edwin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Eric I really appreciate all your help. |
| 2009-10-26 | Madi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This guy really know what he's talking about. I've seen several posts on different sites asking about these bugs, but he's the first person to actually identify them. Thanks!! |
| 2009-10-25 | Florida | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-25 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-22 | Cynthia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your response, although I don't think this is it. THe legs were very thick and quite yellow. Wish I had taken a picture! |
| 2009-10-21 | Neal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-21 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Although I provided no picture for review Eric was able to provide me with information to be able to rule things out and also advice on where I can go to find my answer. Details are in my blood, I'm an investigator/researcher in a completely different field but know the importance of having them. So I strongly advise anyone to always give as much information as possible when looking for help no matter what the problem at hand may be, not only will you have a better chance of finding your answer but it will greatly aid the person who is trying to help you. |
| 2009-10-19 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-18 | CiCi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-16 | Tiffany Graham | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Very helpful thanks! & most spiders do freak me out but I have a soft spot for jumping spiders, they are cute! |
| 2009-10-10 | Scott Martin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your prompt response. Your answer was very helpful and the link with photos was great.Sincerely, Donna Martin ( bug lover!) |
| 2009-10-08 | Cheryl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I wish I could have seen the critter too. |
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Answers by Expert:
Eric R. Eaton
Expertise
I can answer most questions related to wasps, solitary bees, grasshoppers and katydids, beetles, cicadas, and spiders, and identification of "mystery bugs" in North America. No "what bit me?" or "what do I feed this bug in captivity?" questions please.
Experience
Principal author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America. Professional entomologist employed previously at University of Massachusetts, Chase Studio, Inc., and Cincinnati Zoo; contract work for West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Smithsonian Institution, and Portland (Oregon) State University.
Organizations
Entomological Society of America, National Association of Science Writers
Publications
Author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Missouri Conservationist magazine, Ranger Rick, Timeline (journal of the Ohio Historical Society). I have contributed to several books as well.
Education/Credentials
Oregon State University, undergraduate major in entomology, did not receive degree.
Past/Present Clients
Principal author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Smithsonian Institution (contract), Cincinnati Zoo (employer), Portland State University (contract), Chase Studio, Inc (employer), Arkansas Museum of Discovery (guest speaker). Currently seeking employment in a highly creative work environment with a media corporation or non-profit.
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