Weevil from Central Florida

Lake county, Central Florida. 

June, oak forest,

92°F. , many non-native philodendron, Anthurium, and colocasia. 

Unfortunately I only have one photo.  

Thank you,

Frederick Bohler 

Dear Frederick

This is a Weevil, a member of the largest family of insects in the world.  We believe based on images found on BugGuide (https://bugguide.net/node/view/5274) that this is a Leaf Rolling Weevil, 

Homoeolabus analis.  

According to BugGuide:  “hosts: various oaks (Quercus spp.)” and “causes no significant harm to the tree; no control recommended”

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Biting Bug in a Camper

So quick note, moved into a camper started getting stung developed leasions it’s black with a clear gooey around it attached to u then goes inside where I assume it lays eggs .. the circles in the water look similar to them when I ran a cuticak cutter threw it bulled out these two guys. My cloths are infested my body my dog please help I’ve been turned away to many times I can give you more info if need ….ps the table top in the picture … they also bore holes in my counters couch and those specs are the bugs not my table they imbed in to it … 

Trucker Z

Dear Trucker,

We are not qualified to provide medical advice.  We suggest you seek medical attention.

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Eucalyptus Tip Wilter Nymph from Australia

Good morning,

One of Riverdale Primary Schools students is very keen to identify this insect found in Salisbury Downs South Australia. Unfortunately, we only have one photo but would like to encourage this budding etymologist. If you zoom in you can see that it is blue, orange and yellow, quite an impressive little insect.

We would appreciate any help you can offer.

Thank you, 

Melissa M
Deputy Principal 
Riverdale Primary School

Dear Melissa,

We really encourage our readers to explore etymology, the study of words, as well as to explore entomology, the study of insects.  This is an immature Coreid Bug in the Family Coreidae, and it appears based on the Brisbane Insect website (https://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_coreidbugs/Amorbini.htm) that it is an immature Eucalyptus Tip-Wilter, Amorbus alternatus.  
According to the site:  “Nymphs are more colourful, yellow-pink in colour with bright blue patterns. They feed on gum tree, suck sap on the leaves and young shoots.” Thank you for what you are doing to further the education of others.

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