I recognized it as belonging to the genusBucculatrix(Bucculatricidae), species of which are commonly known as “ribbed cocoon maker moths.” The oak-feeding species in this genus are leafminers very briefly, then exit to feed externally in little patches on the lower leaf surface. I scanned...
Housefly (Musca domestica) Houseflies are common house flying bugs that can cause infestation in large quantities The common housefly is a dark gray to black fly with a stripped back and fuzzy appearance. Houseflies measure about 0.2” (6 mm) long. They also have transparent wings and spiny...
Homeowners often find a variety of insects and pests inside their kitchens. The kitchen is where food, pet food and crumbs are often located, and insects gravitate to these areas. Small worms on kitchen counters and in the corners of cabinets are the larval form of Indian meal moths and ho...