Feed for Recent Questions about Insects/Spiders on MaybeNowhttp://www.maybenow.com/Recent-Questions-For-Insects-Spiders-c73p1http://www.maybenow.com/Moshi-monsters-code-q6503222http://www.maybenow.com/Moshi-monsters-code-q6503222when ever i log in to moshi monsters, under where the ask for your user name and password, the say somthing like to enter an Mpod code or somthing.what is that?and does any one have a code?Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:21:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/TIny-bugs-in-bathroom-and-window-sills-q2937782http://www.maybenow.com/TIny-bugs-in-bathroom-and-window-sills-q2937782Having a problem with these little bugs. They are grayinsh-white and I have seen them outside on the window sill, in the bathroom shower stall and tubs, as well as around the bathroom and kitchen sink area. They are also on the bathroom heating baseboards (whatever you call it} and have seen a couple on the basement carpet. I once found a package of diaper wipes under the bed in the basement guest room and when I opened it, there were there, on the wipes. ARGH! I usually see them in the summer. They can jump. When I kill them, I get a black dust-like substance on the tissue. I looked on the net and even on this site and you explain it as a springtail. But these bugs don"t have an antenna as long. The pics of springtails just don"t look like these. Their bodies are about 1/8" long and the antenna curves outward and is really tiny. Please help!? What are they and how do I get rid of them!!!! Janet in Northern NJ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/Small-black-bugs-with-single-horizontal-stripe-found-on-back-q2934380http://www.maybenow.com/Small-black-bugs-with-single-horizontal-stripe-found-on-back-q2934380I keep finding these small bugs on my bedroom floor, and once on my bed. They look a bit like beetles, but look a bit more like a sowbug underneath (like a similar number of legs) & not very long antenna, and with the strangest single white stripe going horizontally across their backs. I also keep finding these other smaller bugs, could be a young version of what I have mentioned above. They are very small, but appear to look a bit like very tiny millipedes but with fewer and well hidden legs (kind of tucked underneath the body) and more chubby segments with defined ridges inbetween. I have vacuumed the floor but found one dead the day after. They probably have something to do with the stuffy atmosphere in my room, because I also use the room to do body building and regularly get very sweaty. I have 'googled' this and found nothing, and even on this site, found no creature described with a single horizontal white stripe going across it's back. please get back to me when you can, Thankyou & Regards, Michael Sun, 29 May 2011 06:37:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/katydid-eggs-q2941521http://www.maybenow.com/katydid-eggs-q2941521My 7yr old son found a katydid on Sunday Sept.11, 2005.  We put it in a jar so he could show it to his class on Mon. (then they would release it) On monday morning he noticed that it had layed eggs ona twig we had put in the jar. Two rows of seven overlapping white "cantalope seeds". we took it to the class where they will still release the katydid but we want to keep the eggs and see if they hatch.  Do you have any advice on how to support the eggs? thank you. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:33:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/pinhead-sized-bugs-congregating-in-my-bathroom.-q2934941http://www.maybenow.com/pinhead-sized-bugs-congregating-in-my-bathroom.-q2934941Hi, I've recently been finding some very small pinhead sized bugs crawling throughout my bathroom. They don't seem to cluster up or move in large groups, but every time I wipe them with a towel and flush them, more come back to the same place. They seem to like my sink, the top of my toilet, and almost every part of my shower. I've sprayed all sorts of cleaning chemicals around these areas and they just keep coming back. I'm going to try some different bug sprays today, but I would really like to know just what they are in case this happens again. Like I said, they are the size of a pinhead or a period. They seem to be brown with a red tint. From what I can tell they have about (I would guess, due to the size) six legs. They may have antenna, it's hard to tell if that's what those are in the front or if they're just more legs. They move at a moderate rate. Not fast, but not slow. About as fast as an ant. They're clingy, so if they find something they like (skin or a towel, or really anything but tiles), they can be hard to get off. They don't group in masses or mounds, but do like to hang out in the same places. Typically each spot will have about 20-30 of these things, depending on how long it's been since I've wiped them up. It's been about five days now since I first noticed these things. I don't have any photos as of yet, nor do I have anyway of looking at this closer than I have. I hope my information isn't too vague. Thanks for taking the time to read over my problem. Hopefully I'll get these pests cleaned up soon.   Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:47:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/Black-Worms-in-Toilet-q2936705http://www.maybenow.com/Black-Worms-in-Toilet-q2936705Hello For a little over a week now have had these tiny black worms that look like eels from a distance but think they look hairy up close.  I have multiple toilets but only have seen them in one (thankfully).  I assume from research they are drain fly larvae.  I have called pest control, & plumber.  They don't know what to do.  I have drained water from toilet rim & filled with bleach twice.  Seemed like might be killing them, today I did this again & just looked & there were 3 new ones swimming.  One alternative the plumber suggested is replacing whole toilet.  How does one get rid of these things.  New house - clean so don't understand this issue.  Have party planned - embarrased that people will see them. Thanks for help. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:24:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-grey-black-worms-q2933849http://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-grey-black-worms-q2933849QUESTION: I first found about 3-4 greyish black worms in my bathroom sink. some of them were dead, some alive. i cant stand them...they scare me so much. they are about __ long...somtimes a teensy bit shorter. i dont think they have legs, because they slither. when my sister was later sweeping the floor of my bedroom, she found about 3 or 4 more in the dustpan. just today, i found two more behind my garbage can. i dont know if they're something to really worry about! i am so scared of where i step now because they're so hard to spot! are they fully grown or are they some sort of larvae? Thank you in advance for any suggestions.   ANSWER: Dear Abhia - Although I cannot provide a definitive diagnosis from your description, I doubt very much that they are anything to be worried about. It would be great if you could take some photos of them for me to examine, but if that is not feasible for you to do, and you live in the United States, please let me know your state of residence, and I should be able to refer you to a more local source for assistance in identification. At this point, I believe that they most likely are the larvae of a fly (if they lack legs of any sort), or possibly a small beetle (if they have legs). Waiting to hear back, Saugy ---------- FOLLOW-UP ---------- QUESTION: I wish I had taken a picture, and I certainly would if I could find another one of these insects! However, I haven't seen anymore since...hoping that I don't! I live in New York, if that helps. Thank you for responding so soon. I'm a bit reassured that you don't find this is something to worry about. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:50:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-Black-Bugs(size-of-pin-head)-q2933459http://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-Black-Bugs(size-of-pin-head)-q2933459I have had a situation occur in my bedroom.  Thousands of these tiny black bugs that seem to have no movement, wings or eyes.  They mainly were on my bedspread and around on the carpet near the bed.  I have a dog that stays in the house, and sleeps on the bed, but absolutely nothing is on him.  I vaccumed well and nothing had appeared the next day.  What are they and how did they get in my house?  Did the dog carry them in?  Thank You Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:21:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/what-is-the-correct-way-to-study-an-insect-if-your-an-entomologist-q24239410http://www.maybenow.com/what-is-the-correct-way-to-study-an-insect-if-your-an-entomologist-q24239410http://www.maybenow.com/i-have-what-i-think-could-be-bird-mites-have-had-the-house-sprayed-but-still-itching-all-night-long-q24250845http://www.maybenow.com/i-have-what-i-think-could-be-bird-mites-have-had-the-house-sprayed-but-still-itching-all-night-long-q24250845http://www.maybenow.com/black-round-bug-smaller-than-head-of-pin-Found-in-my-bed,-computer,-box-What-is-it-q24253981http://www.maybenow.com/black-round-bug-smaller-than-head-of-pin-Found-in-my-bed,-computer,-box-What-is-it-q24253981http://www.maybenow.com/Small-black-tick-like-bugs-infesting-the-house-q23979844http://www.maybenow.com/Small-black-tick-like-bugs-infesting-the-house-q23979844Over the past couple days I've started to notice around the house a bunch of little black bugs that look like ticks, they just don't have any color variations. I kept thinking they were in fact ticks, but my mom said that they probably weren't since they can be squished. They apparently like corners and dark places.... I've found about 10 in just the bathroom alone today, most being in the tub or in the shower curtain. I need to know what they are and how to get rid of them; it's ridiculous how many I've seen/killed today. Thanks for any help!Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/how-long-do-antlions-live-gt-q24224711http://www.maybenow.com/how-long-do-antlions-live-gt-q24224711Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:03:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/When-a-antlion-does-not-rebuild-it-39s-pit,-what-does-that-mean-q24224712http://www.maybenow.com/When-a-antlion-does-not-rebuild-it-39s-pit,-what-does-that-mean-q24224712http://www.maybenow.com/tiny-black-bug-by-kitchen-sink-q2940474http://www.maybenow.com/tiny-black-bug-by-kitchen-sink-q2940474I'm coming up empty from online searches to identify a bug in our kitchen.  We live in IA.  I've noticed these very small, hard, flat, black bugs beside my kitchen sink.  They almost remind me of the seeds you see on a strawberry (only black).  I can't seem to squish them.  I simply pick them up by "sticking" them on the end of my finger and then wash them down the sink.  They're too small to readily identify any other characteristics.  They don't appear to fly or jump and i've only rarely seen them crawl and then very slowly.  They aren't by any food or anything.  just on the counter and backsplash around the sink. Thanks for whatever help you can offer. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/What-do-butterfly-eggs-look-like-q23995232http://www.maybenow.com/What-do-butterfly-eggs-look-like-q23995232Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:45:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/Transparent-Tiny-insects-found-crawling-on-walls-what-are-they-q23979241http://www.maybenow.com/Transparent-Tiny-insects-found-crawling-on-walls-what-are-they-q23979241Have found smal insects crawling on the walls of my flat in London.They are 1-2mm long and transparent with 3 black dots, which I presume are internal organs and a slight point at end. They dont appear to jump, but have found them crawling on walls in living room and above bed in bedroom. May not be linked (or psycological) but em and my husband skin feels a bit itchy...there are no obvious bites. Would imagine they are some sort of mite...but didn't think mites could get that big! What do you think they are? Can we get rid of them?http://www.maybenow.com/Brown-Beetle-with-brown-stripes-on-shell-q23975073http://www.maybenow.com/Brown-Beetle-with-brown-stripes-on-shell-q23975073I saw this beetle with brown stripes on its shell and it had these wierd intenas. Its had 6 legs on it's sides and it made this sound like "Shhhh"http://www.maybenow.com/Why-is-my-maple-tree-dying-q23996707http://www.maybenow.com/Why-is-my-maple-tree-dying-q23996707After about 8 yrs. of planting, my Dwarf Crimson King Maple is dying bit by bit. 1. The leaves are turning red & then they fall off as the branches begin to wither & die. 2. Powder Mildew continue to attack the branches & trunk. 3. Insects have attcked the main trunk & a split has developed in the trunk. Can you help? ThanksTue, 13 Jul 2010 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/what-are-the-brown-flying-insects-q19318831http://www.maybenow.com/what-are-the-brown-flying-insects-q19318831They seem to drop down and can't take of again.http://www.maybenow.com/Ladybugs-q19315666http://www.maybenow.com/Ladybugs-q19315666I need to now if ladybugs can eat dried fruit?http://www.maybenow.com/deformed-butterfly-q2943251http://www.maybenow.com/deformed-butterfly-q2943251Hi. I got one of those kits and the painted lady butterflies all emerged except one. He got stuck in the cocoon and we thought he had died. But he came out all deformed. His wings are crushed and he only has one feeler which hangs below his abdomen. I obviously coulsn't realse him so i put him in a small enclosure with a paper twel at the bottom and a suger water soaked cotton ball for him. is there anything else i can do? I feel so sorry for the little guy. Thanks.  http://www.maybenow.com/rodents-in-your-wall-q19315368http://www.maybenow.com/rodents-in-your-wall-q19315368Hello We ahve bought a place but there seems to be some kind of rodent in the wall.I have put traps up in our crawl space to no avail.I did put some rat poison down as well and some of the poison has been consumed.With that beind said and from anywere that I can see were they would be able to get in I have blocked off I have used steel wool were possible as well steel mesh which is thick enough so they cannot chew through.So if any one has suggestons it would be greatly appreicated.http://www.maybenow.com/Big-red-bug-about-the-size-of-a-credit-card-q19314912http://www.maybenow.com/Big-red-bug-about-the-size-of-a-credit-card-q19314912I found a bug dead on my table it had a head of a dragon fly but bigger with bigger eyes. Its body was longer than a dragonfly and fatter too. But it wings were like a butter fly but metallic and semi see-through. its arms where the a praying mantises. I wish I would have gotten a picture it looked like a alien. I do live next to a pond in Plano tx I cannot let this go I have to know what it was. Can any one help me?http://www.maybenow.com/hi-I-have-a-BLACK-BETTEL-q23979632http://www.maybenow.com/hi-I-have-a-BLACK-BETTEL-q23979632I Have black betel. That is in my bed, Carpet , bathroom Kitchen floor I am not sure what it is it have wings and is very tiny or some of them are a little biggerhttp://www.maybenow.com/hi-BLACK-BETTEL-q23979630http://www.maybenow.com/hi-BLACK-BETTEL-q23979630I have a black bettel that has wings liveing in our sheets carpet and laminate floor what are theyhttp://www.maybenow.com/bee-hives-q19315210http://www.maybenow.com/bee-hives-q19315210do bees reuse a hive year after yearhttp://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-bugs-grey-bugs-in-bath-tub-and-around-kitchen-sink-and-on-kitchen-counter-q23979177http://www.maybenow.com/Tiny-bugs-grey-bugs-in-bath-tub-and-around-kitchen-sink-and-on-kitchen-counter-q23979177I have these very tiny grey bugs that have large antenna and two antenna type things protruding from their back end. They are shaped like a grain of rice but are not nearly as big. They do not seem to jump or fly, only walk faster if you approach them. What are they and how can I get rid of them? They seemed to go away for awhile after we re-caulked our bathroom, only to return not only to our bathroom but now our kitchen as well.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.maybenow.com/what-kind-of-spider-is-this-q23975426http://www.maybenow.com/what-kind-of-spider-is-this-q23975426Its bout the size of a quarter or a nickle brown body and red legs