deeky 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 A while back I posted a question about a bug I found in the basement, but had no pictures of. Thanks to you guys, it was identified, and now I just found another. This time I got a picture before I smashed the crap out of it. This guy is about 4mm long, 2 for the body, 2 for the claws. Thankfully they are only a pseudoscorpion and have no stinger, but still ugly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 yup...nasty looking little sucker, I have them at my house too... :crying: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniksoh 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 looks like a mutant tick to me??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Never seen one of those, thankfully!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 wild. those bugs are very small and usualy found within the carcasses of other bugs or small "dead things" Not a common bug to be found out and about. Very good eyes deeky :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethan Bright 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 Next one you see, don't "smash the crap out of it." I've collected only one, in an older house in which my family lived. Haven't seen any in our current house. I'd be interested in having one, so put it in a tiny container and send it to me. (They are completely harmless to people). I'll preserve it in 70% EtOH, and use it to show to students and other interested persons. I'll even take some high-quality images with my microscope and share them with the forum. (And I'll reimburse you for shipping costs!). Entomologists do those sort of things, I guess! Cheers, Ethan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeky 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 Ethan, If I find another, I'll hold on to it for you and let you know. Anything for education. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturgeon_Catcher 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 Too cool guys - now that is what sharing is all about and what makes this forum so special!!!! Good on you guys!!!!! later Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites