6790. This kind of ant is found inside my house recently, not sure if the ant is harmful to the house or human, and how can I get rid of the ant? Thanks. Maple, Ontario. Canada
Number 6790. From its size relative to the quarter, it just about has to be a carpenter ant (Camponotus sp.). Click here for details on their life history and some control recommendations.
6789. There about 10-15 of them near my window stills, balcony door and some carpeted area. They are about 0.5cm and brown, rounded like grams/pulses. Are they harmful or dangerous? They do not seem to be on beds or on any furniture. Scarborough, Canada.
Number 6789. I cannot be certain from this image, but a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus would be a possibility. Check around the edges of carpeting, any clothing/fabrics (including curtains) that contain wool or silk, any items made of leather or feathers (including taxidermy mounts) for signs of chewing damage or the presence of carpet beetle larvae (Click here for an image). If you find any, Click here for control recommendations.
6788. In Edmonton Alberta in April. I had been outside most of the day. Found this in the room where I was changing clothes. Edmonton, Alberta. Canada
Number 6788. This is a larva of a scarlet malachite beetle, Malachius aeneus (Coleoptera: Melyridae); Click here for detailed information. This is not a pest, but simply an accidental intruder.
6787. We have been finding these beetles “dead” on our second floor for a few weeks. The last few days we have found moving ones during the day as well. We recently completed a renovation on our home and want to make sure these pests are doing any damage. East York, Ontario. Canada
Number 6787. This appears to be an elm-leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). They sometimes will enter buildings for winter shelter, but will do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
6786. Gandhi Nagar, Delhi, India
Number 6786. This is a harmless orb-weaving spider (family Araneidae). Its leg posture is typical for the genera Argiope and Gea. Click here for an example.
6785. Please see attached.
Number 6785. This looks like a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetles and allies). Click here for a fact sheet with detailed information.
6784. I have seen at least six of these beetles in my house since March 1st. They don’t bite, from what I’ve seen. I haven’t even seen them fly, honestly. Just find them crawling on me or my wall. Nanaimo, BC. Canada
Number 6784. This is a broad-nosed/short-snouted weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). Click here These weevils often enter buildings in search of shelter, but do no harm there.
6783. Larvae observed devouring brassica vegetables in Kashmir. Chowdrybagh, J&K Ganderbal. India
Number 6783. This looks like a caterpillar of a moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Plusiinae ; Click here for an example.
6782. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada
Number 6782. This is 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.
6781. No bites or other bugs found, just this one crawling on a pillow (but might have come from the ground as the pillow had been on the floor). Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 6781. This looks like of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus (varied carpet beetle and allies). Click here for detailed information.
6780. I find one of these little beetles on carpeted areas in my house once every two months independent of the season. Is it a variation of a carpet beetle? Photos taken of a specimen on ceramic for clarity, one from above and one of the underside to help identification. Thanks. Port Hope, Ontario. Canada
Number 6780. This is a larder beetle, Dermestes lardarius (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) or a close relative. Click here for some control recommendations.
6779. These have been showing up outside and inside the house in Spring/Summer for the past 5 years. They are lethargic. Not many of them (maybe 10 a year). I scanned your images but none seemed quite the same. Can you please tell me what they are and how to get rid of them? Thank you for your help! Port Moody, BC. Canada
Number 6779. 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. Click here for more detailed information.
6778. Found in kitchen running across counter-top late morning with all lights on. Initially thought it to be a cockroach, but not too sure now. Found March 18, 2020, colder outside but sunny. I live in a basement suite, and often keep the below-grade window open for fresh air. Surrey, BC. Canada
Number 6778. This is a tuxedo bug, Raglius alboacuminatus (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae), an introduced species that has become a nuisance pest in many areas of western North America. Click here for more detailed information.
6777. I have a 6 legged dark grey bug in my house. They are about a half inch long, with 2 antennas. I have caught them all over the house, except for the basement. I have checked my pasta, flour, oatmeal, plants. I don’t know where they are coming from. I have caught 12 of them in the last week. Thanks. Chesterville, Ontario
Number 6777. These are broad-nosed/short-snouted weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). These weevils often enter buildings in search of shelter but do no harm there. Click here for an example.
6776. What type of bug is that ?? Mistissini, Quebec. Canada
Number 6776. This looks like a darkling beetle (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in the genus Tenebrio. Click here for an example.
6775. This crawled over my sofa tonight and I’ve found two of these guys dead in my place before. What are they? They look to have two little tails at their back ends and man do they move fast! Vancouver, BC. Canada
Number 6775. This is a nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control. Click here for some control recommendations.
6774. This bug is only a little over 1/4 inch long. It is black with black legs & a red band around its abdomen. I found several of them crawling around in my office. I’ve seen them flying too, but they are more often found crawling on the floor. They look similar to pictures I’ve seen of earwigs and rove beetles, but I’ve searched online & haven’t seen pictures of either insect that look exactly like this one. Prelate, SK. Canada
Number 6774. This is a rove beetle (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae). This is a huge family with many thousands of species, so it is little wonder that you were unable to get an exact match for your image. Click here for some examples.
6773. Calgary, AB. Canada
Number 6773. 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.
6772. Just want to know what it is.. we’ve seen a lot of them. Newcastle, California. United States
Number 6772. This is a huntsman spider (family Sparassidae). Also known as giant crab spiders, they are not dangerous to humans and are reportedly good at cockroach control.
6771. This is in the house. What is it? How can be controlled? Any danger for human? Thanks. Edmonton, Alberta. Canada
Number 6771. 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.
6770. Its dead, they spread very quickly. tiny and fast but very very annoying. Calgary, AB. Canada
Number 6770. This is a fungus gnat. They typically breed in very damp/wet soil having a high organic matter content. Indoors, the best control is to let the soil of potted plants dry out as much as practical between waterings. The adults are harmless nuisance pests, but the larvae sometimes can cause damage to very tender plant parts.
6769. Can you please tell me if this is Bed Bug or something else? Thank you. Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 6769. This is a nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), a peridomestic species difficult to bring under complete control. Click here elsewhere on these pages for some control recommendations.
6768. Lundar, Manitoba. Canada
Number 6768. This looks like a picture-wing fly (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in the genus Ceroxys. These basically are nuisance pests that do no real harm.
6767. I found this in my house. It is currently February 23rd in London Ontario. It’s 8°C today. I have found one in previous month’s in a window of my house.
Number 6767. 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.
6766. Can you please help? We just moved into an older Mobile Home. I have found about 12 of these. They are as long as .. From the top of your thumb to the first knuckle. Found at random times through out the day and evening. Bathroom, bedroom and living room. None found in kitchen as of yet. Found on wall and floor. Counter in bathroom. How do I get rid of what ever this is? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Are these poisonous for dogs or cats? Will they hurt my very complex medical child? Thank you! Hebron, Nova scotia. Canada
Number 6766. No worries here – 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. Click here for more detailed information.
6765. This insect has been found in my house… doesn’t fly, non aggressive when picked up to put outside … a response would be greatly appreciated ….. London, Ontario. Canada
Number 6765. 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.
6764. Caught on fly paper in house in winter. Cooks Creek, Manitoba. Canada
Number 6764. This is 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.
6763. Hi, I was bitten by an insect that I attached the pictures on this form. I was feeling a significant pain, that’s why I’d like to know what kind of insect is that and if I would need to take care about it. Thanks in advance. Gaston. Montreal, Qc. Canada
Number 6763. This looks like a damsel bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Nabidae), Click here for an image. These bugs are predators on other small arthropods, and their bite can be painful because of the digestive enzymes in their saliva, but their bites are not known to be dangerous. Click here for additional information.
6762. This seemed to happened after I ad several cracks in my foundation repaired last summer. My plants are located inside a finished basement directly beside where one crack was repaired. I have had these on my plants now ever since. This is my third crop that has been attacked. I’ve been using insecticidal soap but haven’t been able to eliminate them. I don’t know if they are thrips or aphids? I need an exact identification in order to properly research eliminating them. If you have a suggestion of what I can do between crops, I would be incredibly appreciative! Thanks very much! Dave. Nepean, Ontario. Canada
Number 6762. These are aphids; if insecticidal soap application has not worked, you might try Neem oil. Click here for other suggestions.
6761. Have lived in this older home over 30yrs and have not seen these bugs before. A few of these were flying around in my basement workshop this past week. There has been road reconstruction the past year. Lines on ruler are mm’s. Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Number 6761. This is a male winged ant; most likely a carpenter ant in the genus Camponotus. You might want to inspect any exposed wood in your basement for signs of damage, Click here for more detailed information.
6760. 3 mm long. Noticed usually dead ones, on kitchen counter, bathroom floor and on rugs, but no specific location. Seen fewer than 10 at a time (i.e. not infestation). We live in a 20 year old high rise. Vancouver, BC. Canada
Number 6760. This looks like a cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne (Coleoptera: Anobiidae). Along with its cousin, the drugstore beetle (Stegobium paniceum; Coleoptera: Anobiidae) this species can be a pantry pest, infesting a very wide variety of dry stored food products – Click here for more detailed information.
6759. Keep finding these in my home, they sort of look like ticks and we are getting worried. AMHERST, Nova Scotia. Canada
Number 6759. This is a spider beetle (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae) in the genus Mezium. Spider beetles such as these can be pantry pests, infesting a very wide variety of dry stored food products – Click here for more detailed information.
6758. Found inside on carpet. January 31. Is this a Tuxedo bug or ? Thanks! Surrey, BC. Canada
Number 6758. This is a long-horned wood-boring beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae); it likes like something in the genus Neoclytus – Click here for an example.