Identifying insects/bugs/beetles?

Kaki · #1 06-20-2009, 08:01 PM

Is there a sub-forum here with discussion and identification of various creepy crawlies? I saw a black "thing" with 8 distinct dark peach coloured irregularly shaped spots on its back, 6 legs, 2 antennae, a fine set of smallish sized pinchers, and well formed protruding black eyes. I'm looking for a name and more info. Can anybody help? I can try to link a photo if it would help. It was in the San Rafael de Yuma area.

Thanks for any guidance!

Kaki

jrhartley · #2 06-20-2009, 08:49 PM

Harvard University's Caribbean Insects: Insect Taxonomy

Kaki · #3 06-20-2009, 09:46 PM

I really appreciate that jrhartley! My preliminary Google search found that site before I posted here and the info makes it look like what I saw was either of the crickets/katydids family by the legs (nothing like I've ever seen before though) or maybe a weevil by the face. It does appear to be an all-encompassing resource of Caribbean beetles, but didn't really give me anything about "my" specimen.

I may have to wait for direction in identification when I've posted a pic of the animal online.

Thanks very much!

Kaki

MikeFisher · #4 06-21-2009, 11:45 AM

where's the foto Kaki?
give us that bug.
Mike

Kaki · #5 06-21-2009, 01:19 PM

Thanks Mike! It's at Eeeeek!_7059 pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots Some of you may be able to see an enlarged and more detailed view if you click on "Full Size" in the top right corner. Any idea on the plant too?!

Have a good Sunday!

Kaki

jrhartley · #6 06-21-2009, 01:37 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rawinskii.jpeg

exophthalmus from the entiminae family - there is one in the beetle section of the site i gave you

the picture above is only a naughty relative

MikeFisher · #7 06-21-2009, 05:18 PM

JR,
they seem to know what is important in life,
having fun,
even when ugly looking, ha ha ha
hope you guys had the same great sunday, too.
Mike

jrhartley · #8 06-21-2009, 06:04 PM

ColeopteraCatalog | 7.12

he's hiding at the bottom of the page - he's a weevil

Kaki · #9 06-21-2009, 09:01 PM

Thanks...the last picture looks a lot like him (except for the lack of life! and erratic nature of the spots). Not so convinced by the picture of the couple!

I don't know how I missed it. I pored over that site a couple of times before I turned to the forum. Many eyes are better than two.

Kaki

MikeFisher · #10 06-21-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaki

Thanks...the last picture looks a lot like him (except for the lack of life! and erratic nature of the spots). Not so convinced by the picture of the couple!

I don't know how I missed it. I pored over that site a couple of times before I turned to the forum. Many eyes are better than two.

Kaki

ha ha
yeap
Mike