tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post5962892653979547241..comments2024-03-28T06:50:11.258-05:00Comments on Bug Eric: The Black CorsairBug Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-23097657853796887562023-08-27T15:49:20.813-05:002023-08-27T15:49:20.813-05:00This species is not known from Utah. It may have b...This species is not known from Utah. It may have been the very similar Masked Hunter, Reduvius personatus, instead.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-85979700444553236042023-08-27T15:48:16.904-05:002023-08-27T15:48:16.904-05:00This species does not occur there to my knowledge,...This species does not occur there to my knowledge, no.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-55649370443355392772023-08-27T15:45:52.366-05:002023-08-27T15:45:52.366-05:00This species is almost strictly nocturnal, so I su...This species is almost strictly nocturnal, so I suspect it is another kind of insect.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-73534434818134977692023-08-27T15:45:15.194-05:002023-08-27T15:45:15.194-05:00I cannot entertain third party images for security...I cannot entertain third party images for security reasons, but I would recommend uploading images to iNaturalist, Bugguide, or even one of the many Facebook groups devoted to insect identification.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-78909310676940188602023-08-09T18:17:27.850-05:002023-08-09T18:17:27.850-05:00Can I post a picture or email one to you of a bug ...Can I post a picture or email one to you of a bug I found that looks suspiciously similar to this one?. Sprayed my new plant with neem oil today after taking it home from an outdoor nursery yesterday and saw the insect about 3 feet away about an hour or less afterward Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-16602610377226095252023-07-20T12:06:54.142-05:002023-07-20T12:06:54.142-05:00Not sure if this is what lives in my backyard. we ...Not sure if this is what lives in my backyard. we are very shaded. I see them during the day on my son's playset Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-87871306986459742442023-07-14T16:25:52.808-05:002023-07-14T16:25:52.808-05:00Are these in northeastern nevadaAre these in northeastern nevadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-23377197251616164362022-07-08T09:38:24.266-05:002022-07-08T09:38:24.266-05:00I just got bit on the toe it hurts I live in Utah
...I just got bit on the toe it hurts I live in Utah<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-51402057578317083272022-06-23T15:08:25.245-05:002022-06-23T15:08:25.245-05:00Today I found this beetle in my apartment. I live ...Today I found this beetle in my apartment. I live in the southwestern part of Russia. I was very surprised. Usually these beetles live only in America.<br />https://ibb.co/n6rpCcB<br />https://ibb.co/kMV09rzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-23031293903671984632022-06-11T18:27:02.846-05:002022-06-11T18:27:02.846-05:00I just found one on the bed. Exactly the same on t...I just found one on the bed. Exactly the same on the photos on file. It has somewhat an X on the body. <br />Northern California. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-87151148797012331232022-05-18T10:29:34.337-05:002022-05-18T10:29:34.337-05:00Ouch! I am so sorry that you had such a horrific e...Ouch! I am so sorry that you had such a horrific experience.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-29099645163835516552022-05-09T21:25:30.859-05:002022-05-09T21:25:30.859-05:00I was bitten really bad by one of these last year ...I was bitten really bad by one of these last year and I still find these in my home in Texas. I was bitten several times but the worst was on the eyelid for which I have photos. My bite was so bad it closed my eye completely for almost a week. Very painful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-40864450166197849742022-04-25T22:00:45.732-05:002022-04-25T22:00:45.732-05:00My son jst got bit by one here in Arkansas My son jst got bit by one here in Arkansas Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076317634085070955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-13745309624826344222022-04-13T12:47:41.243-05:002022-04-13T12:47:41.243-05:00Interesting theory!Interesting theory!Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-40112136829519381342022-04-06T02:24:14.469-05:002022-04-06T02:24:14.469-05:00I currently reside in Sacramento, CA, where the We...I currently reside in Sacramento, CA, where the Western Corsairs are frequent and fly to lit porch lights, during the summer & fall, at night to feed on insects that are attracted to the illumination. I believe their populations are increasing due to the growing population of the invasive Turkestan Cockroach on which they<br />can feed. I've seen grown men cry once bitten by these Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778530998842260775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-34716640261353878502022-04-06T02:08:31.914-05:002022-04-06T02:08:31.914-05:00Years ago I was bitten by a Western Corsair on my ...Years ago I was bitten by a Western Corsair on my left forefinger while camping in the jungles near San Blas, Mexico. My finger swelled to the size of a pickle and turned black & blue; the pain was undescribably excruciating for days!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778530998842260775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-39822198566865579552021-06-30T04:22:41.319-05:002021-06-30T04:22:41.319-05:00Thanks Eric, I find Masked Hunters (assumedly) in ...Thanks Eric, I find Masked Hunters (assumedly) in my home frequently. My cat was caught playing with one and I was a little concerned about her contracting a disease. This alleviated my worry. I relocate them when I can. :)Charlie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12415020250703634824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-38060297612804334522020-07-04T18:43:50.985-05:002020-07-04T18:43:50.985-05:00Hope she is all better by now. Sorry, but I do no...Hope she is all better by now. Sorry, but I do not accept unsolicited images, for security reasons.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-83877238405285906062020-06-11T07:40:48.819-05:002020-06-11T07:40:48.819-05:00I'm trying to id the bug that bit my 7 year o...I'm trying to id the bug that bit my 7 year old. I think this is the bug. We are close to 24 hours out and the bite has swollen considerably. I've marked it to see if it continues to swell and will take her for medical treatment if it does. My pictures aren't great but I'm not sure I trust my id. Can I send you pics of the bug? I'm in Georgia, USADawnmarie's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033691473942743491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-11920466106461646372020-03-26T23:44:07.255-05:002020-03-26T23:44:07.255-05:00I am so sorry you experienced this! Get well soon...I am so sorry you experienced this! Get well soon, do see a physician if symptoms persist or get out of proportion (shortness of breath, for example).Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-88920030898189676862020-03-23T00:23:51.558-05:002020-03-23T00:23:51.558-05:00One of these just flew next to my pillow. I tried ...One of these just flew next to my pillow. I tried to swat it away and it got me pretty good on the palm of my hand just below my thumb. The pain was horrible. Sharp pain followed by a burning sensation to the tip of my thumb. I’m left with a tiny red dot in the center of a welp. I didn’t do anything to it but it is pretty sore when I move my thumb. 10/10 do not recommend touching that thing. It Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03357983287323505262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-12272672721048194752019-08-02T18:36:42.302-05:002019-08-02T18:36:42.302-05:00Once again, I do not give pest control advice. Pl...Once again, I do not give pest control advice. Please seek that elsewhere. Thank you.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-92147541634955823072019-07-29T02:32:58.165-05:002019-07-29T02:32:58.165-05:00How do I get rid of these I have gotten bit and i ...How do I get rid of these I have gotten bit and i have found two, me and my friend are trying to sleep and keep seeing thisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188636987376251747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-21197611173538638512019-07-18T22:40:56.456-05:002019-07-18T22:40:56.456-05:00Just bit by this guy this morning. Picked up my ja...Just bit by this guy this morning. Picked up my jacket, put it on, darn thing bit me through my tshirt between shoulder blades.Paisleyplaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949000175252984541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-81957390047494390132019-04-28T02:30:27.858-05:002019-04-28T02:30:27.858-05:00Folks Bug Eric has stressed multiple times this bl...Folks Bug Eric has stressed multiple times this blog has absolutely nothing to do with kissing bugs but only for the black corsair. Thank You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10782675885601402525noreply@blogger.com