>From what I can see, Trap #1 has a spider and what looks to be a staphylinid >beetle; Trap #2 has a mirid bug and in front of it a small dermestid beetle >larva.
-----Original Message----- From: pestlist@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 1:48 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Pest mysteries! Hi there, I need some help identifying a few different insects. All of these were found inside sticky floor traps on the second floor of our Puget Sound museum. First, can any of you confirm that the insect (on the right) in trap 1 is a Powderpost beetle? That is my guess, but I'd love a more informed second opinion. I am far from being an entomologist! In the second trap, I am wondering what both insects may be, but am most concerned about the fuzzy worm-like insect. The trap was placed next to a TV stand, far away from any artifacts. Thank you all so much for your help! Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2272 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org www.history.navy.mil/PSNM www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
