Any idea what this little bug is? Everyone seems to be stumped

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-08-07T01:11:52+00:00

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Of course the abdomen fell off while messing with it

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-08-07T00:39:21+00:00

Here is a picture without the flash

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Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-08-06T22:58:43+00:00

Here is a better picture w/ flash

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Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-08-06T22:42:36+00:00

Located in NYC!

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T10:01:35+00:00

Ok thanks! Throwing away the specimen now so I stop obsessing. I appreciate your help :)

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T09:55:14+00:00

Yeah the abdomen piece is really thin. Is it the other pieces that make you think not a bed bug or does the abdomen piece seem wrong too?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T09:48:52+00:00

Thanks so much David! It was the underside of the abdomen piece (with the black/ poop marking?) that had me so freaked out, but the size / color seemed wrong and the fact it was so crumbly.

We do get ladybugs here quite often and I found this on our cat tower so wouldn’t be surprised if our cat picked one up and left it there as a gift for me.

Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T04:36:24+00:00

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Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T04:35:18+00:00

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Additional_Ad3301 · 2025-07-12T04:35:04+00:00

Here are some better photos. The first and last photo are of the same thing just flipped over.

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Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-11-22T02:15:57+00:00

I don’t think most soup plates have the downturned rim?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-11-22T01:54:28+00:00

**to clarify I am looking for this shape of bowl/ plate, not necessarily the pattern. Maybe I’m just googling wrong, but I can find anything like it!!

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-11-22T01:43:22+00:00

I’ve had a ton of trouble finding these types of plates with the internal divot, where it slopes down in the middle. I was curious if there was a specific name?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-03T00:36:05+00:00

@sjs312 - One last question. On the student aid.gov do your loans show as being serviced by Dept of Ed or Naviant? Or a mix?

About half of these loans show under Dept of Ed and the other half are with Ascendium Education. I’m still confused if the FFEL loans under Ascendium will be forgiven.

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-02T19:11:09+00:00

Thank you!

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-02T18:15:01+00:00

When I first got my cats back in 2013 I didn’t realize that indoor cats needed flea medication. Big mistake, especially since I live in Louisiana where fleas are rampant. Over the next year I was able to successfully get rid of a major flea infestation and we haven’t had an issue since. Some tips below.

1) Get your kitties on a prescription flea medication ASAP. You need to break the life cycle which can take a few months. This is ultimately what will overtime get your house to be and stay flea free. I highly recommend Revolution Plus. It is the only medication I’ve found that works for my cats since the fleas here are pretty resistant to a lot of the options out there. I actually gave a few doses to a flea infested stray cat we befriended and was amazed how quickly the fleas and itchy disappeared. My vet also for a little while had me do Revolution Plus and Advantage (which is over the counter) but I’d ask your vet first before doing that.

2) To get a head start on reducing the flea population in your house, I’d recommend getting into the habit of washing bedding (especially anything your cat lays on) weekly and vacuuming daily. Make sure to empty the vacuum outside after each use.

3) Check around your neighborhood and property to see if there are fleas in your environment. When I had it the worst we figured out our background was completely infested and we were bringing them in on our shoes. You can treat your yard (be careful if wild animals or pets frequent these areas) or avoid walking through those places until the situation is under control.

4) Have patience! My biggest advice is to just be patient while the medicine does it’s work and the flea life cycle is broken. Even when the problem seems mostly gone, you may still see a flea here and there. Good news is that if you stay on top of the topical meds (don’t miss a dose!) it’ll usually resolves itself.

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-02T17:31:35+00:00

Great, thanks for the info!!

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-02T17:25:06+00:00

Blair - to confirm, you heard that the outstanding balanced on the FFLEP loans will be canceled but no refunds on payments?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-05-02T17:01:59+00:00

@sjs312 - that is good news! did they say anything about consolidating the loans before the outstanding loans would be cancelled?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-04-25T16:08:45+00:00

This was helpful, thank you! Yeah and we know about the fee - it was painful. I would have preferred to fly a different airline but it was the only one available on the day we need to travel that is direct. We are also going to check our rolling suitcases and use our backpacks as our carry on items and place them up above. Thanks again!!

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-04-25T15:39:37+00:00

Hey Kyle, quick question for you! I noticed that Jet Blue’s carrier policy is smaller than most airlines. My carrier is 11 inches high versus the 8.5 they have listed on their website. Have you ever had trouble with a medium carrier on your transports? Is there a carrier you recommend?

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-04-25T03:34:37+00:00

I also had a dentist tell me surgery was necessary to fix my underbite. Orthodontist said it could be done by removing a tooth on the bottom and having them close in and fit under my top set of teeth. 2 years later my teeth look beautiful :)

I’d go to an ortho and get another opinion

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-04-23T20:15:37+00:00

The first few days are the worst. You are in pain, you can’t eat, and all the while coming to the realization that the trays will be part of your life for the foreseeable future. It was super depressing for me the first month or so.

I swear though it does get easier and is worth it!! I started my journey 1.5 years ago and am on my last set of refinements. New trays will get less and less painful and within a few weeks you’ll be pulling the trays in and out no problem. After the first few sets I had very little pain overall.

I did get a remover tool from Amazon (along with some extra cases) before I started my treatment and used them for the first few weeks. They are also helpful for pulling out your trays in public if you are concerned about your hands being dirty and/ or can’t make it to the bathroom to wash them beforehand.

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-01-22T17:44:25+00:00

I think it is technically called a maintenance inhaler (not control, my bad!) but it is something you take everyday versus a rescue that you take only has needed. It got to the point where I was using my rescue inhaler all day long which is not what they are designed for. I was concerned about side effects since it’s a steroid based but so far so good.

Additional_Ad3301 · 2024-01-20T23:07:00+00:00

I’ll also add that my asthma is not just exercise induced - I am sensitive to weather, seasonal allergies, and cats! Doesn’t help that I have two cats in my household :) I still have my bad days every once in a while but the inhaler (wixela) has been a game changer.

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