sin08
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Post by sin08 on Oct 21, 2020 15:42:29 GMT -8
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Post by bandrow on Oct 21, 2020 17:21:39 GMT -8
Greetings, This looks like a spider beetle in the genus Gibbium. You don't say where you are located, so I'm providing a link to the North American species on Bugguide - there is information under the tab 'Info'... smooth spider beetle - GibbiumCheers! Bandrow |
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Post by sin08 on Oct 21, 2020 17:39:49 GMT -8
Hi, it does look like a spider beetle!
Apologies, I forgot to mention I'm located in New York, US.
Thanks a lot for the reply.
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Post by kevinkk on Oct 21, 2020 18:32:52 GMT -8
Greetings, This looks like a spider beetle in the genus Gibbium. You don't say where you are located, so I'm providing a link to the North American species on Bugguide - there is information under the tab 'Info'... smooth spider beetle - GibbiumCheers! Bandrow I looked at it, at first it looked like a tick, and then it looked more beetle like with the way the abdomen and head were. I almost replied to this, and decided to let someone more learned do it. An inordinate fondness for beetles. |
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Post by sin08 on Oct 21, 2020 19:37:59 GMT -8
I appreciate the feedback  To be frank, I mostly wanted to make sure it wasn’t a bed bug... |
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Post by kevinkk on Oct 21, 2020 20:13:38 GMT -8
I appreciate the feedback To be frank, I mostly wanted to make sure it wasn’t a bed bug... A reasonable fear. One thing a person needs to remember about insect pests in the home- it's not always a measure of cleanliness, things get in my house I don't want, luckily, the spiders catch them...  |
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Post by sin08 on Oct 22, 2020 5:01:34 GMT -8
Probably a better picture here (at least with a better lighting): ibb.co/n8zyW3M |
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Post by nomihoudai on Oct 22, 2020 7:58:41 GMT -8
After reading the title I am happy to know it was an insect, no matter which species.
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Post by kevinkk on Oct 22, 2020 8:51:53 GMT -8
After reading the title I am happy to know it was an insect, no matter which species. Yes, the title got me as well. |
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