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Hi all,

i found this bug in my bed, its one of three ive found over the last few weeks.

very keen to find out what it is.

cheers

#4723

From: "KenTheBugGuyK" <kenthebugguy@...>
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 11:25 pm
Subject: Re: My Tarantula

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I would not worry too much they  burrow often.   Yes feed her and if she does
not eat it do remove it and try again a week or 2 later.


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#4722

From: Matt Smith <matsmith60@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:19 pm
Subject: Re: My Tarantula

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A very good and friendly forum with lots of spider people can be found at http://www.bugnation.co.uk/ - try posting your question on there.

Regards

Matt

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From: judybeaunier <judybeaunier@...>
Subject: [bugclub] My Tarantula
To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 26 November, 2009, 13:43

Hello,

I have a three year old, female, Chilean Rose Tarantula. Other the last 10 days she has burrowed herself deep into her shelter. We can see her through the glass. She has covered the entrace up with dirt, leaving a tiny hole, about the size of a 10 pence peice, and covered that up with silk. By looking through the glass I can see what she is doing, and she is not molting or laying eggs to a egg sack -yet! The tempreture is normal and she hasn't burrowed herself on the heat pad so I know she isn't cold.

Should I feed her and will she know its there?

Can you tell me by e-mailing me what you might think she is doing, if not could you tell me a website I could e-mail that might know.

Thankyou

#4721

From: "judybeaunier" <judybeaunier@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:43 pm
Subject: My Tarantula

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Hello,

I have a three year old, female, Chilean Rose Tarantula. Other the last 10 days
she has burrowed herself deep into her shelter. We can see her through the
glass. She has covered the entrace up with dirt, leaving a tiny hole, about the
size of a 10 pence peice, and covered that up with silk. By looking through the
glass I can see what she is doing, and she is not molting or laying eggs to a
egg sack -yet! The tempreture is normal and she hasn't burrowed herself on the
heat pad so I know she isn't cold.

Should I feed her and will she know its there?

Can you tell me by e-mailing me what you might think she is doing, if not could
you tell me a website I could e-mail that might know.

Thankyou

#4720

From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:14 pm
Subject: Re: bed bug?

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Thanks for the replies and the ID looks spot on. I guess I must have knocked his
head off when I rolled over...

John

--- In bugclub@yahoogroups.com, David Hodges <davidjohnhodges@...> wrote:
>
>
> It's Anthocomus fasciatus (melyridae) with head and thorax missing (a beetle).
Picture of the complete beetle can be found on thewcg.org.uk.
>
> As Jean-Michel says, completely harmless.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>   Dave Hodges
>
>
>
> To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
> From: jmmaes@...
> Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:03:34 -0600
> Subject: Re: [bugclub] bed bug?
>
>
>
>
>
> No, it is not a bed bug, it is posterior half of a beetle. Would be better
> to have a complete individual to see what kind of beetle it is.
> Anyway, this guy does not bite.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jean-Michel.
>
> Dr. Jean-Michel MAES
> MUSEO ENTOMOLOGICO
> AP 527
> LEON
> NICARAGUA
> tel 505-2-311-6586
> cel 505-8481-1351
> jmmaes@...
> jmmaes@...
>
> www.bio-nica.info (main page - pagina principal)
> http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/MEL-Info/ (lista de anuncios - puede
> inscribirse si le parece)
> www.avesnicaragua.org (aves - ALAS)
> www.coleoptera.org/p1760 htm (Lucanidae genera)
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@...>
> To: <bugclub@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:50 PM
> Subject: [bugclub] bed bug?
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Location: UK, in my bed.
> > Size: 2 or 3 mm long
> > Pic:
> >
> > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub/files/Identity2/img_1211_2.jpg
> >
> > Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.
> >
> > thanks,
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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#4719

From: "rebeccajohnston223" <rebeccajohnston223@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:58 pm
Subject: Tiny indoor bug, Scotland

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Hi there,

I wondered if someone could help me identify the bug in the picture file "Tiny
indoor bug, Scotland.jpg).

It is about 3-4 millimetres in length and curls up when touched. They keep
reappearing on top of a table covered in a vinyl table cloth.

Thanks in advance!

Rebecca

#4718

From: Derek Crawley <derek.crawley@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:13 am
Subject: Re: bed bug?

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My own brief experience with bed bugs many years ago confirmed me in my belief that this was not a bed bug. As I recall the first indications were the bites. It was difficult to actually see the bugs because as soon a light was switched on they headed for the hills, ie., skirting boards, seams in the mattress or whatever. Their ability to disappear was amazing considering they do not fly and cannot jump. I read in a well known on-line encylopedia that dogs have been trained to sniff them out. I quote: "Recent trend in bedbug control is to use canine detection teams to pinpoint infestation areas because hiding places are very hard to find. Bedbug dogs are trained to find the bed bugs in what is known as a sweep. The dog sweeps through suspected infestation areas and alerts to the scent of bedbugs. A bedbug dog can detect bedbugs in a bedroom within minutes, with an accuracy rate of 90%, whereas a (human) pest control practitioner would need an hour to complete the task" It isn.t April the First is it?

Derek Crawley

From: David Hodges <davidjohnhodges@...>
To: b c <bugclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 November, 2009 1:15:11
Subject: RE: [bugclub] bed bug?

It's Anthocomus fasciatus (melyridae) with head and thorax missing (a beetle). Picture of the complete beetle can be found on thewcg.org.uk.
As Jean-Michel says, completely harmless.

Cheers
Dave Hodges

To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
From: jmmaes@...
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:03:34 -0600
Subject: Re: [bugclub] bed bug?

No, it is not a bed bug, it is posterior half of a beetle. Would be better
to have a complete individual to see what kind of beetle it is.
Anyway, this guy does not bite.

Sincerely,

Jean-Michel.

Dr. Jean-Michel MAES
MUSEO ENTOMOLOGICO
AP 527
LEON
NICARAGUA
tel 505-2-311-6586
cel 505-8481-1351
jmmaes@.... ni
jmmaes@yahoo. com

www.bio-nica. info (main page - pagina principal)
http://espanol. groups.yahoo. com/group/ MEL-Info/ (lista de anuncios - puede
inscribirse si le parece)
www.avesnicaragua. org (aves - ALAS)
www.coleoptera. org/p1760 htm (Lucanidae genera)

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From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@yahoo. com>
To: <bugclub@yahoogroups .com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:50 PM
Subject: [bugclub] bed bug?

> Hello,
>
> Location: UK, in my bed.
> Size: 2 or 3 mm long
> Pic:
>
> http://tech. groups.yahoo. com/group/ bugclub/files/ Identity2/ img_1211_ 2.jpg
>
> Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.
>
> thanks,
> John
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
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> Saturday 17 October 2009, open from 11.00 am to 5.00pm. For further
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#4717

From: David Hodges <davidjohnhodges@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:15 am
Subject: RE: bed bug?

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It's Anthocomus fasciatus (melyridae) with head and thorax missing (a beetle). Picture of the complete beetle can be found on thewcg.org.uk.
As Jean-Michel says, completely harmless.

Cheers
Dave Hodges

To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
From: jmmaes@...
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:03:34 -0600
Subject: Re: [bugclub] bed bug?

No, it is not a bed bug, it is posterior half of a beetle. Would be better
to have a complete individual to see what kind of beetle it is.
Anyway, this guy does not bite.

Sincerely,

Jean-Michel.

Dr. Jean-Michel MAES
MUSEO ENTOMOLOGICO
AP 527
LEON
NICARAGUA
tel 505-2-311-6586
cel 505-8481-1351
jmmaes@....ni
jmmaes@yahoo.com

www.bio-nica.info (main page - pagina principal)
http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/MEL-Info/ (lista de anuncios - puede
inscribirse si le parece)
www.avesnicaragua.org (aves - ALAS)
www.coleoptera.org/p1760 htm (Lucanidae genera)

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----- Original Message -----
From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@yahoo.com>
To: <bugclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:50 PM
Subject: [bugclub] bed bug?

> Hello,
>
> Location: UK, in my bed.
> Size: 2 or 3 mm long
> Pic:
>
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub/files/Identity2/img_1211_2.jpg
>
> Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.
>
> thanks,
> John
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> ========================================================================
> Members photos of insects and articles etc. can be viewed via the Files
> and Photos area - see the home page of the forum at:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub
>
> Pictures of the eggs, larvae and pupae of UK Lepidoptera can be viewed at:
> http://www.ukleps.org/
>
>
>
> The next AES Exhibition at Kempton Park Racecourse, Middlesex, is on
> Saturday 17 October 2009, open from 11.00 am to 5.00pm. For further
> details and information on membership of the AES see the AES Website at
> http://www.amentsoc.org/.
>
> For advice on insects and membership of the AES Bug Club (open to those
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#4716

From: "Jean Michel Maes" <jmmaes@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:03 pm
Subject: Re: bed bug?

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No, it is not a bed bug, it is posterior half of a beetle. Would be better
to have a complete individual to see what kind of beetle it is.
Anyway, this guy does not bite.

Sincerely,

Jean-Michel.



Dr. Jean-Michel MAES
MUSEO ENTOMOLOGICO
AP 527
LEON
NICARAGUA
tel 505-2-311-6586
cel 505-8481-1351
jmmaes@...
jmmaes@...

www.bio-nica.info (main page - pagina principal)
http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/MEL-Info/ (lista de anuncios - puede
inscribirse si le parece)
www.avesnicaragua.org (aves - ALAS)
www.coleoptera.org/p1760 htm (Lucanidae genera)

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----- Original Message -----
From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@...>
To: <bugclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:50 PM
Subject: [bugclub] bed bug?


> Hello,
>
> Location: UK, in my bed.
> Size: 2 or 3 mm long
> Pic:
>
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub/files/Identity2/img_1211_2.jpg
>
> Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.
>
> thanks,
> John
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> ========================================================================
> Members photos of insects and articles etc. can be viewed via the Files
> and Photos area - see the home page of the forum at:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub
>
> Pictures of the eggs, larvae and pupae of UK Lepidoptera can be viewed at:
> http://www.ukleps.org/
>
>
>
> The next AES Exhibition at Kempton Park Racecourse, Middlesex, is on
> Saturday 17 October 2009, open from 11.00 am to 5.00pm. For further
> details and information on membership of the AES see the AES Website at
> http://www.amentsoc.org/.
>
> For advice on insects and membership of the AES Bug Club (open to those
> under 13) see the AES Bug Club website at
> http://www.ex.ac.uk/bugclub
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

#4715

From: Lauren Armstrong <lauren.a.m.armstrong@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:05 pm
Subject: Re: bed bug?

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On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM, trojan0852 <trojan0852@...> wrote:

�

Hello,

Location: UK, in my bed.
Size: 2 or 3 mm long
Pic:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub/files/Identity2/img_1211_2.jpg

Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.

thanks,
John

I don't think it's a bed bug. It looks like a beetle, but I can't quite tell.

#4714

From: "trojan0852" <trojan0852@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:50 pm
Subject: bed bug?

trojan0852

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Hello,

Location: UK, in my bed.
Size: 2 or 3 mm long
Pic:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bugclub/files/Identity2/img_1211_2.jpg

Is this fellow a bed bug? It doesn't look like typical images.

thanks,
John

#4713

From: Lauren Armstrong <lauren.a.m.armstrong@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:41 pm
Subject: Re: Tiny Thang [3 Attachments]

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On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 4:34 AM, Graeme Stroud <G.Stroud@...> wrote:

�

Thanks Lauren, that�s great.

�

This same plant has little webs all over it which contain eggs and some tiny crawling things.

Are you (or is anybody else) able to tell from these pictures whether it�s a mealybug infestation or whether these are some kind of tiny spiderling?

�

These really are tiny � as small as a full stop.

The closeup of one of the creatures looks like a spider to me.

�

Cheers,

Graeme

�Yeah, these are spiderlings, I think. I'm not sure what species, though.

#4712

From: "Graeme Stroud" <G.Stroud@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:34 am
Subject: RE: Tiny Thang

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Spiderlings (9) Cropped.JPG

Thanks Lauren, that’s great.

This same plant has little webs all over it which contain eggs and some tiny crawling things.

Are you (or is anybody else) able to tell from these pictures whether it’s a mealybug infestation or whether these are some kind of tiny spiderling?

These really are tiny – as small as a full stop.

The closeup of one of the creatures looks like a spider to me.

Cheers,

Graeme

From: bugclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bugclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Armstrong
Sent: 16 November 2009 23:04
To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bugclub] Tiny Thang

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Graeme Stroud <G.Stroud@...> wrote:

[Attachment(s) from Graeme Stroud included below]

Does anyone know what this thing is?

It’s 1 (one) mm long and is on the underside of a potted dahlia leaf.

The dahlia is partly covered in little webs, (which may or may not be connected with this little critter), and is dying.

Cheers,

Graeme
Gravesend, Kent

It's a mealybug. Hope this helps!

"If mealybugs are present on only a few, small plants, you can try to reduce or eliminate infestations by washing off the plants. A moderately strong spray of warm water will dislodge most of the mealybugs. Alternatively, you can try wiping the insects and egg masses off the plants with a cotton swab or cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol. This is most effective on large-leaved plants (but test first on a small area to make sure the alcohol won’t damage the plant; it may take a day or two for symptoms to show). Washing rarely eliminates all the pests, so it is important to check the plants periodically and wash again or use other controls when more are noticed.

"It may be helpful to prune out heavily infested plant parts when such pruning won’t damage the appearance of the plant. Dispose of plant cuttings immediately, since mealybugs can survive on detached plant parts for as long as those parts have moisture. Consider discarding a heavily infested plant and replacing it with a new, pest-free plant as one way to deal with a severe mealybug problem. Root infestations are particularly difficult to control, so this is often the most practical way of eliminating root mealybugs. " - Taken from http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/features/insects/mealybug/mealybug.htm

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3 of 3 Photo(s)

Spiderlings (9) Reduced.JPG

Spiderling.jpg

#4711

From: Lauren Armstrong <lauren.a.m.armstrong@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:55 pm
Subject: Re: bug or fly [2 Attachments]

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On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 1:44 PM, STEPHEN HILL <stevehill@...> wrote:

can you please identify this for me thanks.

steve hill

Attachment(s) from STEPHEN HILL

2 of 2 Photo(s)

�

AUG 2009 024.jpg

AUG 2009 022.jpg

Ichneumon wasp for sure.

See http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=Ichneumon&search=Search for species.

#4710

From: Lauren Armstrong <lauren.a.m.armstrong@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:03 pm
Subject: Re: Tiny Thang [1 Attachment]

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On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Graeme Stroud <G.Stroud@...> wrote:

�

[Attachment(s) from Graeme Stroud included below]

Does anyone know what this thing is?

It�s 1 (one) mm long and is on the underside of a potted dahlia leaf.

The dahlia is partly covered in little webs, (which may or may not be connected with this little critter), and is dying.

�Cheers,

Graeme
Gravesend, Kent

�

It's a mealybug. Hope this helps!

"If mealybugs are present on only a few, small plants, you can try to reduce or eliminate infestations by washing off the plants. A moderately strong spray of warm water will dislodge most of the mealybugs. Alternatively, you can try wiping the insects and egg masses off the plants with a cotton swab or cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol. This is most effective on large-leaved plants (but test first on a small area to make sure the alcohol won�t damage the plant; it may take a day or two for symptoms to show). Washing rarely eliminates all the pests, so it is important to check the plants periodically and wash again or use other controls when more are noticed.�

"It may be helpful to prune out heavily infested plant parts when such pruning won�t damage the appearance of the plant. Dispose of plant cuttings immediately, since mealybugs can survive on detached plant parts for as long as those parts have moisture. Consider discarding a heavily infested plant and replacing it with a new, pest-free plant as one way to deal with a severe mealybug problem. Root infestations are particularly difficult to control, so this is often the most practical way of eliminating root mealybugs. " - Taken from http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/features/insects/mealybug/mealybug.htm

#4709

From: Andy Chick <andy.chick@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:53 pm
Subject: Re: bug or fly [2 Attachments]

deviant_myotis

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looks like one of the ichnenmonid wasps

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM, STEPHEN HILL <stevehill@...> wrote:

�

[Attachment(s) from STEPHEN HILL included below]
can you please identify this for me thanks.

steve hill

#4708

From: STEPHEN HILL <stevehill@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:44 pm
Subject: bug or fly

stevehill@...

can you please identify this for me thanks.

           steve hill

2 of 2 Photo(s)

AUG 2009 022.jpg

AUG 2009 024.jpg

#4707

From: "Graeme Stroud" <G.Stroud@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:55 pm
Subject: Tiny Thang

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Does anyone know what this thing is?

It’s 1 (one) mm long and is on the underside of a potted dahlia leaf.

The dahlia is partly covered in little webs, (which may or may not be connected with this little critter), and is dying.

Cheers,

Graeme
Gravesend, Kent

1 of 1 Photo(s)

SDC14219 Cropped.jpg

#4706

From: Lauren Armstrong <lauren.a.m.armstrong@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:55 pm
Subject: Re: Sawfly larva?

laurenarmstr...

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On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM, David Howdon <davidhowdon@...> wrote:

�

Is it possible to identify this larva (which I think is a Saw Fly) from
the Derwent Walk (County Durham) in late August this year.

http://ispot.org.uk/node/11115

�

I can confirm this is a sawfly larva (eriocampa ovata)

#4705

From: Keith Graham <keithmgraham@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:16 pm
Subject: (Psocids) Liposcelis bostrychophila

keith.graham46

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Hi,

I've had a problem for several years with psocids, notably Liposcelis bostrychophila.

1) I lived in a house with Psocids and used a dehumidifier to get rid of them. Once I had central heating installed they went away
2) After a couple of years having not seen any in house 1 (they were gone) I moved to house 2 - I had no problems with Psocids in house 2 for 5 years!
3) Now ive been living in house 3 for 6 months and ive had an explosion of Psocids again =(

the house is not damp, and I still run a dehumidifier - Relative Humidity is about 50% but ive got Psocids again.

I keep my house really clean.

So my questions for the experts on this group are;

1) How is it that I have them again after 5 years of not having them?!
2)� Did they come with me and layed dormant in furniture for 5 years?!
3) Are they that common and it was just bad luck that the new house has them?
4) I have lots of trees around the house and do have the windows open, could they be coming into the house from them (apparently they like bark, is that right?)

Any advice or ideas on why this has happened appreciated. At the moment I have vacuuming constantly and have the dehumidifier on 24x7.

Thanks

-Keith

#4704

From: David Howdon <davidhowdon@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:58 pm
Subject: Sawfly larva?

davidhowdon

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Is it possible to identify this larva (which I think is a Saw Fly) from
the Derwent Walk (County Durham) in late August this year.

http://ispot.org.uk/node/11115


--
David Howdon (http://freespace.virgin.net/david.howdon/)

#4703

From: "Dave" <OldDrone@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:48 am
Subject: Re: 2 pictures for you

pollinator2001

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It's an assassin bug - just as beneficial as a praying mantis. But don't grab
it. It can really bite.

Dave in SC



--- In bugclub@yahoogroups.com, "joanne zimmermann" <joannez@...> wrote:
>
> Can you help me identify this insect?  It is l and 3/4 inches long and 3/4" at
the rear.  It is very flat from the profile, but the front looks like a praying
mantis.  It was on my screen here in Florida, mid east coast.
> Thank you,
> Joanne Zimmermann
>
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From: "cocoa21961" <cocoa21961@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:36 am
Subject: insects in az

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I LIVE IN SOUTHERN AZ AND FOR THE LAST 3 YRS I HAVE THESE SMALL ,THIN BLACK OR
DARK BROWN ,SHOVEL NOSED BUGS ENTERING THE HOUSE FROM THE BASE BOARDS ,THEY ARE
FOR THE MOST PART SLUGGISH .I HAVE FUMIGATED INSIDE AND OUT BUT A FEW DAYS LATER
THEY RETURN ,THER ARE HUNDREDS OF THEM ,ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO
GET RID OF THEM?

#4701

From: "beesinart" <contact@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:59 am
Subject: Re: How do you relax a Hornet?

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--- In bugclub@yahoogroups.com, rishiddh jhaveri <rishiddh_j@...> wrote:
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some time (2-3 min.). This sholud work.



Thanks - I'll try that - have already lost a couple of legs, which I'll glue
back in place. Have got bumblebee sized entomological pins - it's quite a large
beast.

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#4700

From: Andy Chick <andy.chick@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:22 am
Subject: Re: How do you relax a Hornet?

deviant_myotis

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use a relaxing jar?

details avalible http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/4h/unit2/hotm&urj.htm

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 2:52 PM, rishiddh jhaveri <rishiddh_j@...> wrote:

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--- On Wed, 11/11/09, beesinart <contact@...> wrote:

From: beesinart <contact@...>
Subject: [bugclub] How do you relax a Hornet?
To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 11 November, 2009, 4:45 PM

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A friend has just sent me a European Hornet that he found dead in the log pile. I'd like to mount it, but it's very dry. Would anybody have ideas on relaxing an insect using something found in the home? Would boiling water do it?

With thanks,

Andrew

The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage.

#4699

From: rishiddh jhaveri <rishiddh_j@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:52 pm
Subject: Re: How do you relax a Hornet?

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hey hi,
boiling water would spoil the insect. You can try the nail polish remover, soak cotton in it and place it in the container (airtight) for some time (2-3 min.). This sholud work.

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, beesinart <contact@...> wrote:

From: beesinart <contact@...>
Subject: [bugclub] How do you relax a Hornet?
To: bugclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 11 November, 2009, 4:45 PM

A friend has just sent me a European Hornet that he found dead in the log pile. I'd like to mount it, but it's very dry. Would anybody have ideas on relaxing an insect using something found in the home? Would boiling water do it?

With thanks,

Andrew

The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage.

#4698

From: "beesinart" <contact@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:15 am
Subject: How do you relax a Hornet?

beesinart

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A friend has just sent me a European Hornet that he found dead in the log pile.
I'd like to mount it, but it's very dry. Would anybody have ideas on relaxing an
insect using something found in the home? Would boiling water do it?

With thanks,

Andrew

#4697

From: "cjohne12345" <cjohne1@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:16 pm
Subject: Minnesota fall bug

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<a
href="http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/emersonphoto/?action=view&current=C\
IMG3051.jpg" target="_blank"><img
src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/emersonphoto/th_CIMG3051.jpg"
border="0" alt="Photobucket" ></a>
can anyone help me figure out what this bug is... it comes out every fall and it
is about a inch long?
thanks

#4696

From: johnkeojon@...
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:43 am
Subject: Re: 2 pictures for you [2 Attachments]

johnkeojon@...

Hi Joanne, it looks like a Praying Mantis to me. I have seen a few when I lived in Australia. Now in UK.

Regards, John Keogh.

#4695

From: johnkeojon@...
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:20 am
Subject: Can you identify this insect?

johnkeojon@...