The sowbug looks like *Porcellio spinicornis* - a European species that has been introduced to North America. in Britain, the species is associated with old lime mortar, and thus buildings, and is frequently found wandering around indoors, where they quickly desiccate. I regard them as sad, lost creatures, rather than having any malicious intent. As with many "visitors", the only threat they present is as food for *Anthrenus*, etc. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Thu, 30 Apr 2020 at 15:53, Niver, Chris <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you Dan, I guess I was off base on both. I had no idea I was also on > the lookout for crustaceans. > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:47 AM Dan Wixted <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Oh, and I believe the other one is a bee, not an ant. Not sure of the >> species, though. >> >> >> >> Dan Wixted Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) >> >> Cornell University Ph (607) 255-7525 >> >> 525 Tower Road FAX (607) 255-3075 >> >> CALS Surge Facility psep.cce.cornell.edu >> >> Ithaca, NY 14853 >> >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On Behalf >> Of *chris.niver >> *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:37 AM >> *To:* Museumpests <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* [pestlist] Pest ID >> >> >> >> I could use some help identifying these insects. I suspect the ant is a >> carpenter ant, I placed the trap near a damaged piece of wood outdoors. >> It's wet so the wings are plastered down against its body and it's 9 mm >> long. The beetle was found in a storage area, dead. I used the wrong side >> of the ruler in the photo, it's 8 mm long. >> >> >> >> Chris Niver >> >> Assistant Conservator >> >> Milwaukee Art Museum >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM* >> 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 >> mam.org >> >> Out of respect for the heightened concern around the coronavirus >> (COVID-19), *the Museum is temporarily closed. * >> >> Please visit mam.org for the latest updates—and explore mam.org/athome >> to watch our videos, listen to exhibition audio guides and podcasts, browse >> teacher resources, read articles, and more. We will continue to develop >> content that allows you to experience our rich creative history, dig deeper >> into topics of interest to you, and discover endless inspiration online. >> >> Be well. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Museumpests" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/3171c7ad-1e1d-49f0-849f-3c83d517d162%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/3171c7ad-1e1d-49f0-849f-3c83d517d162%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Museumpests" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/MN2PR04MB599839D8A9403EE42127F497AFAA0%40MN2PR04MB5998.namprd04.prod.outlook.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/MN2PR04MB599839D8A9403EE42127F497AFAA0%40MN2PR04MB5998.namprd04.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > > *Christopher Niver* > *Assistant Conservator* > P: 414-224-3208 > > > > > > *MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM* > 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 > mam.org > > Out of respect for the heightened concern around the coronavirus > (COVID-19), the Museum is temporarily closed. > > Please visit mam.org for the latest updates—and explore mam.org/athome to > watch our videos, listen to exhibition audio guides and podcasts, browse > teacher resources, read articles, and more. We will continue to develop > content that allows you to experience our rich creative history, dig deeper > into topics of interest to you, and discover endless inspiration online. > > Be well. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Museumpests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CANLqQzx1pHJwR6Nb9jWVcwRD9LRuMrMS9DE%3D6XQss-JuQn009g%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CANLqQzx1pHJwR6Nb9jWVcwRD9LRuMrMS9DE%3D6XQss-JuQn009g%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKPEaDZhse3F2G3ps5SD-wh5iafEQ3QjM72JCQm-Ff9VFQ%40mail.gmail.com.
