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Post by setzer22 on Jun 12, 2018 0:56:38 GMT -8
Hi everyone!
These small bugs have started appearing in my home lately. They usually roam around the ceiling (never seen them through the floor or walls) and I suspect they may either be coming from the outside window, or from some crack in the walls. They don't really move even if I wave my hand at them, and usually fall after a very short pulverization with Raid.
The insect has an ant-like head and a pair of antennae (?), however, the body appears to be larger like a small beetle. At first sight I actually thought it was a small fly, but it appears to be wingless. I'm attaching a picture, sorry about the quality and the angle but it's the best I could do.
I'm worried this may be some kind of pest that needs controlling, since we've been having problems with roaches lately. The beetle-like body makes me think it could be a roach nymph, I'd be especially interest if someone can discard that option!
Thank you very much for your time!
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 3:42:41 GMT -8
Could you get a better photo? Although it's hard to tell I think its a beetle of some sort.
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Post by setzer22 on Jun 12, 2018 4:00:20 GMT -8
Thank you! Unfortunately that's the best shot I could take of this one (I vaccumed the floor). I will try to get a clearer picture when I see another one.
Any tips to get clearer pictures with bugs so small?
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 4:25:11 GMT -8
I'm no photography expert but I would check to see if there is a macro mode on your phone or camera. What are you taking pictures with?
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Post by bichos on Jun 12, 2018 4:40:58 GMT -8
Hi everyone! These small bugs have started appearing in my home lately. They usually roam around the ceiling (never seen them through the floor or walls) and I suspect they may either be coming from the outside window, or from some crack in the walls. They don't really move even if I wave my hand at them, and usually fall after a very short pulverization with Raid.
The insect has an ant-like head and a pair of antennae (?), however, the body appears to be larger like a small beetle. At first sight I actually thought it was a small fly, but it appears to be wingless. I'm attaching a picture, sorry about the quality and the angle but it's the best I could do.
I'm worried this may be some kind of pest that needs controlling, since we've been having problems with roaches lately. The beetle-like body makes me think it could be a roach nymph, I'd be especially interest if someone can discard that option!
Thank you very much for your time!
Mothman is right. Its most certainly a beetle of some sort... |
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Post by setzer22 on Jun 12, 2018 4:51:57 GMT -8
mothman That's just my cellphone. I don't have any professional camera that's better than it and I believe I already used macro mode... So I'm afraid that's the best I can do. I'll still try to get a shot from a better angle once I find another one roaming around. bichos Definitely not a cockroach nymph then, right? Having seen more of them up close they kind of resemble the powderpost beetle from this picture: www.pestworld.org/pest-guide/other-pests/powderpost-beetles/ Specially the antennae, eyes and lower body. However, it's nothing more than a guess, since I really don't know what to look for.
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Post by setzer22 on Jun 16, 2018 3:44:32 GMT -8
Hi all!
I found another one today and I could get several clear(er) shots at it. Still a bit blurry but this one is alive and the angle is better.
They definitely come from the outside, where I have some crops (we live in the city, though). They "appear" almost immediately after I open the window but I've never seen them move afterwards unless I touch them. This one didn't startle even with me around taking several pics (flash included) and waving my hand at it. And when I put it on top of a small paper to take more pictures (under direct sunlight, where the color could be appreciated) it only made the smallest necessary movement to get on top of the paper (lazy bug!).
I wonder why are they so inclined in getting inside though. Could it be a temperature thing? Maybe it's too hot outside.
Anyway, if the new pics help you get a better id on this beetle that'd be much appreciated!
Cheers
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Post by pierre on Jun 16, 2018 4:49:13 GMT -8
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