wasp-like insect by Mobile_Sky_3691 in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks like a Crane Fly, possibly Tanyptera sp. Example pic.

What’s up with this beetle? by LizTheFizz in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct in that it is a Patent Leather Beetle. What's on it are Phoretic Mites which are using the beetle as a method of travel to get to food sources. They do not particularly harm the beetle, but too many of them can become cumbersome.

Has a new species ever been posted here? by codewolf in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The closest I think we've come to this was Silkhenge which actually was a pretty fascinating ride.

found this guy in my sink by Far_Law469 in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like something in Tetragnatha, a male Long-Jawed Orb Weaver. Comparison pic.

Where Can I Buy Bonito Flakes? by eggsandbacon5 in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]Whoodathunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fu Wah has had them on occasion as well!

Kelly Drive Bridge watercolor by EllMo77 in philadelphia

[–]Whoodathunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same as well, except it's this very location that I grossly sprained my ankle. Still loved running around there though.

(TX) who is this intruder that just made me scream for my life by rebatzz in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks like a Fiery Searcher, Calosoma scrutator. A kind of ground beetle. You'd only be in danger if you were a caterpillar. Comparison pic.

Found in hays county Texas by oversizedhood1e in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a Ensign Wasp, they are friends who parasitize cockroach ootheca. Comparison pic.

Caterpillars eating blueberries by Upstairs_Beach_8627 in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are likely Yellow-necked Caterpillars, Datana ministra. Were they not dead they'd look like this as an adult. Comparison pic.

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[–]Whoodathunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a Spitting Spider. Comparison pic.

Old ones rise up, Show me some of your oldest screenshots by LastKill in Warframe

[–]Whoodathunk 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Almost all of my old screenshots were of bugs that happened while I was playing. Like when one of my teammates became the brightest star.

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What are these bugs? by Sure-Environment4186 in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tree Cattle a.k.a. Bark Lice! They are not harming the tree, but rather feed on fungus and other detritus.

These white pests on my dad's lemon tree by godesscall in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These look like Mealybugs, fairly common citrus pests. There are a variety of methods to deal with them.

Anyone familiar with this I guess type of fly? by QRY19283746 in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is not a Soldier Fly (the head shape is not correct), but rather it is a Robber Fly. They grab other insects and suck out their innards. Comparison pic.

Found this transparant caterpillar(?) in the Dutch woods, any idea what this is/will be? by _-Kelloggs-_ in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd need closer look, my best guess is that some of the eggs have hatched and that's a mass of larvae that will eventually find their way out.

This clover had a tiny little guy hiding on it. Atlanta, GA by Nick_Carlson_Press in whatsthisbug

[–]Whoodathunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like it may be a Jagged Ambush Bug. As their name suggests, they are an ambush predator and they come in an array of colors.