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07/13/2008 09:14:14 PM · #1

Anybody know what this guy is? It looks like some sort of beetle but I've been searching a couple of bug ID sites to no avail. It's driving me crazy!!

Found in northern Virginia.

Thanks :-)

hopper

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07/13/2008 09:18:50 PM · #2

earwig?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/13/2008 09:21:01 PM · #3

Can't help much as I'm not familiar with East Coast bugs, but it looks like it could be in the ant/termite family, so it's worth checking out, especially if you see more.

You might try calling the University of Virginia Entomology Department and see if they have someone there who can have a go at it, or see if you have something called an Agricultural Extension Agent under your County governement listings -- they can usually help with things like this. Another option would be a local pest control company, though they might have a vested interest in the answer ... ;-)

07/13/2008 09:21:37 PM · #4

Originally posted by hopper:

earwig?

Don't think so. No pincer-y things coming out of the back and it has long wings.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/13/2008 09:25:23 PM · #5

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I'm sure we have someone in the County government who can help, but that won't be till tomorrow. I could have completely lost my mind by then ;-)

We do have some termites here, in the yard even, but they have white wings. "My" bug does have an ant-like head, though. Hmmm ...

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

07/13/2008 09:28:10 PM · #6

Maybe related to this guy.
Stenocorus-trivittatus
or this Margined Leatherwing
OR???

Message edited by author 2008-07-13 21:38:24.

DrAchoo

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/13/2008 09:35:14 PM · #7

By the carapace I would localize it at least to the Beetle family.

My guess: Long-necked bug (really a beetle)

At the least it looks like the body shape of some type of ground beetle.

Message edited by author 2008-07-13 21:51:43.

kenskid

Nikon D700

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07/13/2008 10:39:50 PM · #8

You dummies....

the scientific name for that bug is:

Brownbugis onyellowflowerus

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07/13/2008 10:57:48 PM · #9

Maybe a relative of this bug? Pattern is different but the shape looks right. After all this time searching images I am going to dream about bugs, I just know it!

swordandsigil

Nikon D5100

07/13/2008 11:23:11 PM · #10

Originally posted by MaryO:

Anybody know what this guy is? It looks like some sort of beetle but I've been searching a couple of bug ID sites to no avail. It's driving me crazy!!

Found in northern Virginia.

Thanks :-)

Looks like a fire fly (which is a beetle) to me. My grandmother and I used to catch them during the summertime when I was a kid.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

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07/13/2008 11:45:12 PM · #11

Originally posted by swordandsigil:

Originally posted by MaryO:
Anybody know what this guy is? It looks like some sort of beetle but I've been searching a couple of bug ID sites to no avail. It's driving me crazy!!

Found in northern Virginia.

Thanks :-)

Looks like a fire fly (which is a beetle) to me. My grandmother and I used to catch them during the summertime when I was a kid.

fireflies are blackish-gray with a reddish pattern on their head - also, they aren't that long.

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/13/2008 11:50:35 PM · #12

looks like a bug to me ;)

TCGuru

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07/14/2008 12:06:01 AM · #13

It is a type of long horned beetle... known for their incredibly long and attractive antenna... still looking for the exact name/type :)

ETA: Can we name him Ralph?? :P

ETA2: Look HERE at the orange and black striped bug on the daisy about 1/4 of the way down the page. That is as close as it gets to an actual matching photo, apparently, the markings are very different within the species :) You might submit this image to them or even to Bug Guide as they don't have one either :)

Message edited by author 2008-07-14 00:35:57.

07/14/2008 09:07:34 AM · #14

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Nice to know I am now driving OTHER people crazy trying to identify this bug ;-) Shape looks right on your find, too. The one I zeroed in on is a False Longhorn, so perhaps a lie detector test is in order.

And Ralph seems like a fine name!