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Bug Identification Request

 

Where

Hello

I was wondering if you could identify this bug that my sister has in her Florida condominium.

We have found these mainly in the kitchen but also have seen them occasionally in the living room and bathroom.

What

They do have wings and are very tiny. They do not bite. They can be squished and killed with Dawn dish soap. We have not really figured out what they are attracted to. It’s random as far as food. Seafood and sugar seem to be big attractors.

If you could help me out or post this to your site with an answer I would appreciate it.
Thank you Vicki

What’s This White, Leaf-Eating ‘Tick-Like’, ‘Beetle-Type’ Bug?

white beetle-type bug in the Fort Lauderdale area
white beetle-type bug in the Fort Lauderdale area

 

Hello,  can you identify this white tick looking bug?

It is on my lawn and a few young trees.  Located in south Florida ft Lauderdale area.

[…]it looks like they are eating the leaves…. at least something is eat the leaves but this white bug is the only thing that is visible on the tree’s leaves. thank you in advance. anthony

Do you know which bug this is? Perhaps they’ve been eating  your garden plants too? Help Anthony out and drop a comment below. Thanks!

What’s This Bug? 1/16 Inch Flying Bugs Found In Coffee

tiny flying bug with banded body
tiny flying bug with banded body
What:
Tiny flying bugs measuring about 1/16″ long.
Tiny Flying Bugs with Banded Bodies 2
Where:
“The brownish tinge to the pictures is from a paper towel stained with coffee as my wife found them in coffee left over from the day before.  We have seen a few of these flying around in the kitchen and have searched everywhere to see where they are coming from.  No luck.
We live in South Florida and it has been fairly cold here for the last week or so.  Possibly, that is relevant to identification.”
Tiny Flying Bugs with Banded Bodies 3

Do you know what type of bugs these are?

Let us know below.

Got an ID request yourself?

Are little insects bugging you? Are you itching to know which bug you are dealing with?

  • Send a clear picture to dd2 [@] live [dot] nl.
  • Mention size. For instance 2 mm.
  • If possible with something for scale in it. Or something on the background. A remote control, a coin, or a banana if  you must.
  • Mention where you encounter the bugs. For example; in your living room in Carlsbad, California.
  • Mention characteristics. Do they fly? Do they bite?

 

We will post your pics here and help you determine what you’re dealing with.

What’s This Bug? Moth Cocoon That Looks Like Dust?

what's this bug that looks like a dust cocoon
is this some kind of insect larva?

 

is this dusty thingy a bug or cocoon?
dust with hairs?

 

What:

I thought at first it was just a huge piece of dust, but looking closer, I realized the dust looks more like hairs.

Where: 

I am currently fixing up an abandoned house that the windows are all boarded and there is no air conditioner. I just found this on one of the window frames on the metal.

What else:

I do have a problem with a lot of bag worms all over the outside and inside of my house. I thought it could be a cocoon of a moth.

And if it is does it have anything to do with the bag worms?

 

Do you know what this is?

Any idea what this is? Perhaps you have fixed up an old building yourself. Or had to deal with (plaster) bag worms and recognize the unknown specimen.

Entymologists and other folks who happen to know what this weird dusty thing is, please let us know in the comment section below.

 

 


Got an ID request yourself?

Are little insects bugging you? Are you itching to know which bug you are dealing with?

  • Send a clear picture to dd2 [@] live [dot] nl.
  • Mention size. For instance 2 mm.
  • If possible with something for scale in it. Or something on the background. A remote control, a coin, or a banana if  you must.
  • Mention where you encounter the bugs. For example; in your living room in Carlsbad, California.
  • Mention characteristics. Do they fly? Do they bite?

 

We will post your pics here and help you determine what you’re dealing with.

What’s This Bug? Tiny Brown Flying Bugs In Car

tiny-red-bugs-in-car
tiny brown bug in car
They are the size of a gnat and resemble the beetle
They are the size of a gnat and resemble the beetle

 

tiny-red-bugs-in-car1
car invested with tiny flying bugs

What:

“My husband and I both have little tiny brown flying bugs in our cars. We are actually infested with them in our cars.”

 

Where:

We live in South Florida and have tons of Palm trees in our yard that we park under.

I suspect it is related to the trees considering both of our vehicles have been invaded. These little critters are entering the cars in the little holes where the dash meets the hood.

 

Do you know which bug this is?

Help Shannon and her husband identify this pest.

Drop your comment below.

 


 

Got an ID request yourself?

Are little insects bugging you? Are you itching to know which bug you are dealing with?

  • Send a clear picture to dd2 [@] live [dot] nl.
  • Mention size. For instance 2 mm.
  • If possible with something for scale in it. Or something on the background. A remote control, a coin, or a banana if  you must.
  • Mention where you encounter the bugs. For example; in your living room in Carlsbad, California.
  • Mention characteristics. Do they fly? Do they bite?

 

We will post your pics here and help you determine what you’re dealing with.