Blacklegged (Deer) Ticks (Ixodes Scapularis) Color: Dark brown to black body. Legs: Eight Shape: Flat; broad oval Size: 1/8″ Antennae: No Flight: No Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, can be found in all 50 states...
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Mosquitoes (Culex and other species) Color: Varies; Pale brown with whitish stripes across abdomen. Legs: Six Shape: Narrow Oval Size: 1/4″-3/8″ Antennae: Yes Flight: Yes Mosquitos can be found in each of the 50 states...
Read moreHoneybees (Apis Nekkufera Linnaeus)
Honeybees (Apis Nekkufera Linnaeus) Color: Predominantly golden-yellow with brown bands. Legs: Six Shape: Oval Size: 1/2″ Antennae: Yes Flight: Yes Honeybees can be found in All 50 States Honeybees are one of the most important...
Read moreBumble Bee (Subfamily Bombinae; Bombus Species)
Bumble Bee(Subfamily Bombinae; Bombus Species) Color: Black with yellow stripes. Legs: Six Shape: Oval Size: 1″ Antennae: Yes Flight: Yes Bumble bees can be found in all 50 states. Although bumble bees are generally considered...
Read moreAfricanized (“Killer”) Bees (Apis Mellifera Scutellata)
Africanized (“Killer”) Bees (Apis Mellifera Scutellata) Color: Golden-yellow with darker bands of brown. Legs: Six Shape: Oval Size: 1/2″ Antennae: Yes Flight: Yes Africanized “killer” bees are known to be in the...
Read moreCarpenter Bees (Xylocopa Species)
Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa Species) Color: Blue-black, green or purple metallic sheen on abdomen. Legs: Six Shape: Oval Size: 1″ Antennae: Yes Flight: Yes Carpenter bees are found in all 50 states. Carpenter bees are valuable...
Read moreBlack Widow (Lactrodectus Mactans)
Black Widow (Lactrodectus Mactans) Color: Black, with characteristic red “hourglass” on back. Legs: Eight Shape: Round Size: 3/4″-3/8″ Antennae: No Flight: No The black widow spider can be found in all 50...
Read moreBrown Recluse (Loxosceles Reclusa)
Brown Recluse (Loxosceles Reclusa) Color: Light to dark brown, with characteristic dark brown violin marking on back. Legs: Eight Shape: Round Size: 5/8″ Antennae: No Flight: No Brown Recluse spiders are most often found in...
Read moreBed Bugs (Cimex Lectularius)
Bed Bugs (Cimex Lectularius) Color: Mahogany to rusty brown; red after a blood meal. Legs: Six Shape: Flat; broad oval Size: 1/4″ Antennae: Yes Flight: No Bedbugs are found in all 50 states. They prefer to feed at night on...
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