Users need identification of unknown bugs
42 posts across 10 communities in the last 30 days; 48% from r/pestcontrol.
“What is this? First image is my upper arm and the second is the little bugger inbetween my fingers It hurts or stings every time one lands on me but I don't think I have bites anywhere, I also can't crush it in between my fingers, it always hops away I'm really sorry the images…”
“I have a bug that I can't see any long video only shorts it's here 3 hours ago I'll make a screenshot”
“First I would like to state that I am very very desperate for even a name of a bug it could be. I read community guidelines and clicked every link to inspect and make sure it wasn’t my issue. I definitely don’t have fiberglass—and these exact spots are always the same type (yes…”
Several users are posting images and descriptions of unidentified insects found in their homes and on electronics, seeking identification. This indicates a desire for expert assistance in identifying pests and understanding potential infestation risks.
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“What is this and how can I get rid of em ? Are they dangerous ? They’re very tiny this is a really zoomed in picture. submitted by /u/jakejensenonline [link] [comments]”
“Unfortunately this is the clearest photo I’ve been able to get. It’s no more than a few mm long. At night I’ve also been hearing a cricket chirping sound coming from the tank itself not the equipment, is it this little guy? submitted by /u/_TheLongCon_ [link] [comments]”
“Finding these tiny microscopic bugs around my home. Especially near wooden furniture etc. anyone know what type of bugs these are? Also this photo was taken with a 200x /scope. Thank you submitted by /u/Rexiboyy [link] [comments]”
“This is the best video I could get of it. It was in the hillside under my Monte Carlo so I couldn't get to it and then it disappeared. Can anyone tell me what it is and if I should be worried? submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Bed-873 [link] [comments]”
“What is this bug? Also was crawling pretty slow submitted by /u/BusinessPlankton189 [link] [comments]”
“What is this and how do I fix it? submitted by /u/Efficient_Lettuce998 [link] [comments]”
“For context, I live outside the US, in Eastern Europe. This bug was crawling around the spine of my book. This is the best picture I could take it was extremely small. submitted by /u/poetatoechip [link] [comments]”
“Sorry I could not get any closer. It is smaller than bluebottle and I suspect it is lesser house fly or moisture fly submitted by /u/Particular-Gold9362 [link] [comments]”
“I don’t think these are harmful but I’d just like to know what they could be 🥲 submitted by /u/brianna_fag [link] [comments]”
“It was on my ceiling. It was very tiny, pretty fast, and some guys came out when I squished it. submitted by /u/Consistent-Bid6880 [link] [comments]”
“I hope this is the right place to post this! I need help finding out what kind of bug could be doing this! So I can figure out a game plan. submitted by /u/TheAlbinokitsune [link] [comments]”
“Found in rental. What type of bug is this . Freaking out submitted by /u/Capital-Round-1080 [link] [comments]”
“What could this be? Do I need to worry? submitted by /u/All-the-musing [link] [comments]”
“What is this? First image is my upper arm and the second is the little bugger inbetween my fingers It hurts or stings every time one lands on me but I don't think I have bites anywhere, I also can't crush it in between my fingers, it always hops away I'm really sorry the images aren't that good, my phone quality sucks submitted by /u/ConsciousKitten6470 [link] [comments]”
“I have a bug that I can't see any long video only shorts it's here 3 hours ago I'll make a screenshot submitted by /u/Few_Doughnut_3000 [link] [comments]”
“First I would like to state that I am very very desperate for even a name of a bug it could be. I read community guidelines and clicked every link to inspect and make sure it wasn’t my issue. I definitely don’t have fiberglass—and these exact spots are always the same type (yes I have washed and they come off then new spots in other locations come back) I started seeing these spots show up in bed and washed them because I assumed it was dirt. However, I have killed a ton of the same exact bug—I”
“Update, I’m blind those are some sort of leaf footed bug, why are there so many???”
“Hi all, we're having a problem with this bug where they're showing up very sporadically. We saw 4 at different times in different locations a week ago, then no more, then found this one 20 minutes ago and trapped it. My gut says german cockroach nymph, but google has been giving me very mixed answers on it. Any tips on how to get rid of it would be appreciated as well. submitted by /u/lonesomeflowerpot [link] [comments]”
“They’re all over and I can’t figure out if they’re good or bad submitted by /u/One-Edge9436 [link] [comments]”
“My flame sword was doing great until about a week ago when I noticed these tiny black bugs on it. Google hasnt been helpful on identifying them. submitted by /u/AltruisticTop5564 [link] [comments]”
“Small, around 0.5 in apppartment in a city in europe submitted by /u/Total-End3838 [link] [comments]”
“Good evening, I have been seeing these bugs at least once a day for the last couple weeks and I have no idea where they are coming from or how to get rid of them. I’ve never had this issue before and they move pretty slow as well. If someone could help me identify I would greatly appreciate it. Hopefully you can see it well with these pictures. I live in NC too, not sure if that will help. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Spiritual_Nature_664 [link] [comments]”
“Short story These things keep popping up in a room, we live in Australia, need help identifying and needing help on how to remove them submitted by /u/I-Work-At-Nasa [link] [comments]”
ID? submitted by /u/Fearless-Upstairs892 [link] [comments]
“This is tampa fl with bitter blue saint augustine. submitted by /u/parkour267 [link] [comments]”
“Sorry for the poor quality. My camera isn’t the best. Was about 1-2mm. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/anothersausageroll [link] [comments]”
“Found on the kitchen worktop which is next to an outside door submitted by /u/thefeelingsarereal [link] [comments]”
“This bug was on the rim of my cup of apple juice, I pushed it over and it fell the the bottom, while barely moving, and I haven’t seen anything else like this in my house. Please let me know what the hell this thing is? submitted by /u/2good2btro [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know what this is? What can we do to get rid of them? submitted by /u/msvegi [link] [comments]”