University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Mystery Bugs!

Can you identify the mystery bugs pictured below?  We offer two categories of mystery pictures: Novice and Expert.  Try your hand at guessing the names of these insects!  Send a message with your best guess(es) to our mailbox by clicking here.

 

NOVICE

Novice Mystery Bug
HINT: This flying insect might be seen inside your abode.
Photo: B. Newton, University of Kentucky Entomology

 

EXPERT

Expert Mystery Bug
HINT: This type of arthropod is not an insect, but it is
well-equipped for the dance floor (especially the two-step!).
Photo: B. Newton, University of Kentucky Entomology

 

 

Past Mysteries

Look here for a list of mystery pictures from the first to the most recent!

 

Original document: 3 Aug 1995
Last updated: 1 Dec 2010