Can You Identify This Bug
Jan 30, 2015 13:55:22 #
I found a flock of these yesterday in my bathtub but have no idea what they are. I am assuming by the hard shell they are some type of beatle. These photos are cropped but were taken close to 1:1. The approximate size of each one is 3/32ths of an inch.
Dennis
Dennis
Jan 30, 2015 14:34:35 #
My guess would be Bradycellus harpalinus...perhaps before it's fully developed the hard shell?
Bug Guide candidate....
Bug Guide candidate....
Jan 30, 2015 14:39:41 #
3/32 = .09375-inch = 2.4-mm. I do not believe this to be a beetle in any stage of development. Beetles develop as a grub, then eclose from a chrysalis fully winged, ready to fly. Once eclosed, they do not molt, nor change appearance.
Jan 30, 2015 14:46:44 #
Jan 30, 2015 15:41:31 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
3/32 = .09375-inch = 2.4-mm. I do not believe this to be a beetle in any stage of development. Beetles develop as a grub, then eclose from a chrysalis fully winged, ready to fly. Once eclosed, they do not molt, nor change appearance.
Thanks. Good to know.
Jan 30, 2015 16:42:02 #
I just looked on the web and came up with Slender springtail (Entomobryidae: Seira bipunctata) but cannot be totally sure.
Jan 30, 2015 17:37:08 #
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
Well then, it has to be correct! :lol:I just looked on the web . . .
Jan 30, 2015 17:59:14 #
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
I will have to look it up. I killed the ones I saw and sprayed the area well with bug spray. I hope these aren't little bitty things that grow up to be 8 feet long and are voracious meat eaters.I just looked on the web and came up with Slender springtail (Entomobryidae: Seira bipunctata) but cannot be totally sure.
Jan 30, 2015 18:00:03 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Brenda wouldn't lie to us.Well then, it has to be correct!
Jan 31, 2015 06:43:19 #
To Douglass and Dennis - Are you two little imps taking the Mickey out of me? You never know, I and the web might be right for once but I can't recognise (oh sorry recognize in USA spelling) my spider there. I think Tom knows about Springtails.
Jan 31, 2015 07:11:55 #
Jan 31, 2015 08:38:57 #
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
WOW, I think as I am chuckling. I have been called many things before but I can't remember ever being called an "imp". Maybe it is short for impresario, or improved version or just simply impressive. Wait. Let me think. No, none of those either. I hate LOL so I will just type Ha. To Douglass and Dennis - Are you two little imps taking the Mickey out of me? You never know, I and the web might be right for once but I can't recognise (oh sorry recognize in USA spelling) my spider there. I think Tom knows about Springtails.
I would bet Douglass, as well as I, know recognise is simply the earlier version of recognize. I believe the word started to change to our vernacular around 1776 or thereabouts. We know what you mean. But now, "taking the Mickey out of me", is a new one on me. Is that like we would say, "taking the starch out of me"?
I hope you don't mind if I use that expression. When my wife yells for me to hurry up making dinner I want to yell back, You're taking the Mickey out of me.
Lastly, still chuckling and with tongue firmly in cheek, why are you picking on Douglass and me? Others have said things about your spider as well. Douglass and I are trying to be helpful and kind, generous with our words so to speak and here you are, Taking the Mickey out of us.
Have a wonderful day, Brenda,
Jan 31, 2015 08:50:29 #
Jan 31, 2015 09:01:25 #
sb wrote:
It does sort of look like Bob but then again, I remembered that Bob is part of a set of triplets. It could be brother, Fred OR sister Roberta. Hard to tell from only the top view I was offered for the photos.That's Bob - I recognize him. :D
Jan 31, 2015 09:09:24 #
I just looked on bug guide and found that my bug is indeed a springtail. I haven't seen any more of them since I sprayed so either they are gone now or are temporarily at bay. I will also check for mildew and moisture in the area.
Thanks to all who submitted replies. I very much appreciate you all.
Thanks to all who submitted replies. I very much appreciate you all.
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