This year we have had some great 4-H members nominated by club leaders, parents, agents, and other 4-H’ers for 4-H’er of the Month. These 4-H’ers have demonstrated the characteristics that we strive to instill in all of our… Read More
A: Thanks for bringing in this insect which was about 2 1/2 inches long. It has long, gray, very membranous wings. What you have is an adult Eastern Dobson fly, Corydalus cornutus. It likes to live near flowing… Read More
A: I suspect the fly may be a Hover Fly, Allograpta obliqua, which is also called flower fly, or syrphid fly. The adults are important pollinators for several common plants in our area and they are found in… Read More
Q: I find large, mosquito looking insects in my house. They do not seem to bite but I want to know if this is really true. What can you tell me about them? A: You are describing a… Read More
Q: I found this insect on my sidewalk. It is mostly black but it had white legs. It looks like a wasp but it does not seem to have a stinger. Can you identify it for me? A: … Read More
A: I believe it is probably filter/moth/drain flies. This fly belongs to the family of flies generally called moth flies, because their scale-covered wings resemble those of a moth. They are very tiny – about 1/16 to 1/18… Read More
Q: With all the rain we have been having my wife is upset at the number of insects showing up in the house. She especially hates the earwigs. We have been smashing them, but that is very unpleasant…. Read More
Q: My sister says cicadas are the same as locusts. Are they? I’m keeping my fingers crossed as I have a dinner bet on this. A: Well, get your fork and knife ready because you are correct, cicadas… Read More
A: The webbing is caused by the eastern tent caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum. Although this caterpillar is a pest native to North America it is not dangerous. Populations fluctuate from year to year, with outbreaks occurring every several years…. Read More
A: Wow, 47 caterpillars from one bush; that is amazing. The caterpillar you brought into the office is the azalea caterpillar, Datana major. It is found in Florida from July through October on azaleas (Rhododendron spp.). Often, the… Read More
