7169. Black about half inch long. Found in bedding in the basement. Possibly biting. Live in Ontario. Whitby, On. Canada
Number 7169. This is a ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae); these are general predators on other small invertebrates, mainly other insects. Ground Beetle Detailed information
7168. These bugs have been found in my bed and have been cause huge welts on my skin when they bite or sting. Calgary, Alberta. Canada
Number 7168. The image is too blurry for me to be certain, but it has the appearance of a rove beetle (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae). That being the case, it is very unlikely to have caused your symptoms. The only rove beetles known to cause any skin lesions are in the genus Paederus, and these are strikingly coloured, with alternating bands of black and orange – Click here for an example. Also, they need to be crushed against skin in order to cause any harm.
7167. These bugs keep showing up one by one in my bedroom. I want to know what type of bug they are and if they are need for concern. Thank you. Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 7167. This is a sowbug, a terrestrial crustacean in the order Isopoda; the vast majority of these are harmless scavengers on decomposing organic matter. They breathe through gills that must be kept moist, so keeping your environs as dry as possible will discourage them from staying. See Sowbug Detailed Information
7166. This was found on my kitchen counter, I have only found one. It is approximately 4mm long and 2mm wide. I had it in a container for a day and when I went back to check on it there was a very small white crusty looking substance about 1mm wide and maybe 3mm long but did not look like and exoskeleton or shed of any kind. Thank you, I appreciate you looking. Calgary, AB. Canada
Number 7166. This is nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control. See Cockroach Control Recommendations
7165. Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 7165. This is a spider beetle (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae). They will feed on a very wide variety of organic matter, and sometimes may be pantry pests. Spider Beetle detailed information
7164. This bug woke me up as i was sleeping in my bed. it was on the back of my shoulder. I squished it with the paper towel it now is on. Is it a stink bug or a kissing bug? Thanks. Surrey, British Columbia. Canada
Number 7164. This is a stink bug, Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae. If there are white bands on its antennae (I cannot tell for certain rom your images), it likely is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7163. Montreal, Quebec. Canada
Number 7163. This is a nymph of an assassin bug known as a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus; Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae), a cosmopolitan species often found indoors and reputed to have a very painful ‘bite’- Assassin Bug detailed information
7162. It is about 3/4″ long. Langley, BC. Canada
Number 7162. This is a bumble bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae; Bombus sp.), likely an overwintering queen. Because of its condition, I hesitate to make a specific identification, but Bombus melanopygus is a possibility; for detailed information Click here
7161. First saw in late summer, now still in the house. Beamsville, Ontario. Canada
Number 7161. This is a dirt-colored seed bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae); it looks like Raglius alboacuminatus, a European species that has become established in the Pacific Northwest and was first reported from Ontario in 2016 – Click here for an image.
7160. Found inside of house on a window. Welland, Ontario. Canada
Number 7160. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7159. Hamilton, ON. Canada
Number 7159. The image is too blurry for me to ne certain, but its shape is suspiciously like that of an engorged bed bug. Just in case, Click here for detailed information on these pests.
7158. These are numerous in this province, looking forward to know the ID of this organism. Kerala, India.
Number 7158. This appears to be a nymph of Probergrothius sanguinolens (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae), known as the Indian red bug – Click here for an image. They feed on a range of seeds and are particularly common on the seeds of plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae), especially those in the genus Sterculia (tropical chestnuts) and other. They also feed on freshly dead animal matter with early instar nymphs seeming to prefer animal matter to seeds.
7157. Small bug found on clothing in closet. Very small, 4mm x 2mm size. Ajax, Ontario. Canada
Number 7157. This looks like a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetles and allies). Click here for an image and Click here for some control recommendations.
7156. I don’t know what this is… London, Ontario. Canada
Number 7156. This appears to be an engorged bed bug nymph. Click here for detailed information on these pests.
7155. These little bad boys just showed up in the house, but I’ve also made a cat tee from driftwood. Caught maybe 6 in a couple weeks, but it is growing. I soaked the piece in my trucks bed lined with a tarp, filled with water borax and bleach for about 2 weeks, turned it over every couple days,and scrub the piece feverishly too. I cant imagine anythings living at that soaking with the ingredients, but, these showed up. Should I be worrying? VICTORIA, British Columbia. Canada
Number 7155. This is a checkered beetle (Coleoptera: Cleridae) in the genus Enoclerus, likely E. eximius, Checkered Beetle Image . Most of these are general predators on other insects; a few are scavengers, none are pests.
7156. London, ON. Canada
Number 7156. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7154. Found this insect crawling on my leg this morning. What is it? Ontario Thornhill. Canada
Number 7154. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7153. Montreal, Quebec. Canada
Number 7153. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7152. Woke up today Jan. 7, in my second flr bedroom with this staring at me on stucco ceiling, only moved couple of steps and stayed in one spot. Appeared fairly large about size of June bug. Thornhill, Ontario. Canada
Number 7152. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
7151. Found in January on the ceiling, walls and bathroom of our home. I haven’t seen them fly, and they don’t seem overly quick. Wainwright, Alberta. Canada
Number 7151. This is a broad-nosed/short-snouted weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). These weevils often enter buildings in search of shelter, but do no harm there. Weevil Image
7150. It was found on the wall of a closet. It is covered in white dust because we vacuumed it up. The back part body had some brown and lighter brown variations (kind of spots). Oakville, Ontario. Canada
Number 7150. This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). Although harmless, these can become nuisance pests when they enter homes in search of shelter. Conifer Seed Bug detailed information
7149. Found these very small, tiny bugs around our sliding door to the front balcony. Some seem to be on webs as they are suspended, others are around the base of the door. Mississauga, Ontario. Canada
Number 7149. This appears to be a newly hatched caterpillar of a moth of some kind. When female moths find themselves trapped indoors, they sometimes will lay their eggs on a convenient surface; most often on or close to a ceiling. When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars will crawl about until they die of starvation.
7148. You can see comparaison on size with the drywall screws. It’s winter here, photo taken 26 December 2020. They seems to like darkness since they move and try to hide when I put the light on. This is in my basement. It’s a brand new house and about 45% humidity. Thanks for your help! St-Marc-de-Figuery, QC. Canada
Number 7148. These are psocopterans known as booklice (Psocodea: Liposcelidae). They basically are nuisance pests, feeding primarily on mould spores and bits of decomposing organic matter. Booklice detailed information
7147. Appeared early May. Because of the super wasp scare, became interested. Have never seen another similar. North Vancouver, BC. Canada
Number 7147. This is not a wasp, but a harmless stonefly (order Plecoptera). From its size, it likely is in the family Pteronarcyidae (giant stoneflies). Their larvae are aquatic, and form an important component of the freshwater food web. Stonefly detailed information
7146. Hi, my daughter lives in Nanaimo BC, and found a few of these in her townhouse – they look a little bit fuzzy and they crawl around. They’re around 3 – 5 mm long. What are they? Port Alberni, BC. Canada
Number 7146. This is a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Carpet Beetle Detailed Information
7145. Pink grasshopper (?) on spinach in my greenhouse. Stillwater, PA. United States
Number 7145. This is a nymph of a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, its pink color is the result of a genetic mutation called erythrism; Click here for details.
7144. About 3/4″ long, never has seen insect like this before, can climb glass surface – never have seen an insect do this before, slow moving; catch and release or drown? Ontario Canada
Number 7144. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
7143. Have seen about a dozen to two dozen of these guys in the past few weeks crawling up walls. They are very small, easy to kill. Wellington, Quebec. Canada
Number 7143. This is a grain beetle (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in the genus Oryzaephilus (saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles). These can infest a wide variety of dry stored food products. Click here for more detailed information.
7142. Have found these recently (2 month) appear in the house looks like they fly often find on the ceiling. London, Ontario. Canada
Number 7142. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
7141. They are small, maybe 1-2mm, there were about a dozen dead ones in a ceiling light fixture in an old triplex. MONTREAL, QC. Canada
Number 7141. These are spider beetles (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae); they will feed on an extremely wide variety of organic materials, and sometimes may be pantry pests. You should check all of your food storage areas for signs of insect infestation. Click here for more detailed information.
7140. Hi there, Recently I started to notice small, white crawling insects in the basement. Usually I notice them after coming from work and there could be up to 4 of them moving slowly. I cannot figure out where they are coming from. Checked walls, carpet, furniture. Would appreciate your help in identifying these critters. Thank you. Mississauga, ON. Canada
Number 7140. This is a larva (maggot) of a fly. There must be a food source for them somewhere in the basement, perhaps a dead mouse or spoiled produce; basically any type of decomposing organic matter. Once they reach their full size, maggots usually move away from their food source in search of a drier place to undergo pupation. Click here for details
7139. November 30th, 2020 found this insect inside the house in the couch. About 1 cm long body. 6 legs and a pair of antennas. White powder all over body leaving marks on where it was on the couch. We had a bit of snow the past week. Currently 5 degrees. Thanks. Brossard, Quebec. Canada
Number 7139. This is a nymph of an assassin bug known as a masked hunter (Reduvius personatus; Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae), a cosmopolitan species often found indoors and reputed to have a very painful ‘bite’- Click here for more detailed information.
7138. Cleveland, OH. United States
Number 7138. This is Phidippus audax, a common and widespread species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) known as the bold or daring jumper. Click here for more detailed information.