What kind of bug is this??

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 02:53 PM

About a week ago I spotted these little bugs around my window and 2 of them were on the corner of my bed (bed is near the window). It startled me but I just killed them and went on my way. The next day I spotted more on the window sill, and now I come across them everyday! Most are on the window sill (there was about 5 of them yesterday) and if I'm unlucky, Ill find one on my bed. Yesterday there was one on my pillow case and today I found 2 of them under my sheets! Theyll also end up on the walls as well.

I don't know what kind of bug they are or where they came from! Its really grossing me out. They're really small and they fly (or at least try to, they kind of spaz). I checked my windows and I cant find any crevices or holes that they'd be coming from. I also checked my bed as well and nothing. They only come out during the day too.

MadDog · 03-18-2010, 02:55 PM

Bed Bug ??

Wikipedia

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 02:57 PM

no that's what I thought they were but they don't look like that. these look like little beetles and their legs are like tiny little hairs. and their shell(?) looks furry like

jlstyle · 03-18-2010, 03:04 PM

Did you check under the sheet and under the mattress and box spring?

Blake · 03-18-2010, 03:06 PM

that looks exactly like a bed bug, might want to check your mattress brah

Couch · 03-18-2010, 03:06 PM

Whens the last time you washed your sheets?

MadDog · 03-18-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

no that's what I thought they were but they don't look like that. these look like little beetles and their legs are like tiny little hairs. and their shell(?) looks furry like

There are many different species of bed bugs. The article on Wikipedia says "There are 6 recognized subfamilies of Cimicidae and up to 23 genera, while the number of species has been stated as anywhere from 75 to 108."

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jlstyle

Did you check under the sheet and under the mattress and box spring?

I checked under the sheets and mattress but not under the box. I guess Ill have to take a look under the bed as well. I just sprayed some spider killer spray in the room lol so Ill have to wait.

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Originally Posted by Blake

that looks exactly like a bed bug, might want to check your mattress brah

I dont know, they don't look like them. and bed bugs are apparently nocturnal, I only see these during the day

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Originally Posted by Couch

Whens the last time you washed your sheets?

Every week. I just put on a fresh one

choicez · 03-18-2010, 03:15 PM

looks like a bed bug to me. yuck!

BMW F22 · 03-18-2010, 03:15 PM

I've seen a couple of them here too. I don't think they're bed bugs. They look more like lady bugs (another species perhaps?).

Edit: after seeing the pix posted above, I'm 100% sure they are not bed bugs.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 03:19 PM

That's what I'm saying. they don't look slimy like that

theyre black and brown/beige striped (looks furry kind of) and theyre beige underneath. and their legs are not focused towards the top of the body

MadDog · 03-18-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

That's what I'm saying. they don't look slimy like that

theyre black and brown/beige striped (looks furry kind of) and theyre beige underneath. and their legs are not focused towards the top of the body

Can you post a better pic ??

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

Can you post a better pic ??

Yea, I zoomed in on the picture. I googled "black and brown ladybugs" and found someone on yahoo answers who has a pretty damn close description but no definite answers

BMW F22 · 03-18-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

Can you post a better pic ??

He can't get better pix. He's using a Nikon!

lol sorry I just had to do that.

jpsum · 03-18-2010, 03:36 PM

you need a better picture.

MadDog · 03-18-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

He can't get better pix. He's using a Nikon!

lol sorry I just had to do that.

jpsum · 03-18-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

He can't get better pix. He's using a Nikon!

lol sorry I just had to do that.

Damn you Canon dudes.

JayKay335i · 03-18-2010, 03:50 PM

Could be those asian beetles that come out in spring. Although I remember them flying well and being a little more brown.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-18-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

He can't get better pix. He's using a Nikon!

lol sorry I just had to do that.

Im actually using a Canon...ill try to take a better pic but its a regular digital camera

jlstyle · 03-18-2010, 04:23 PM

Whatever it is, it's always the best idea to remove your furniture in near spot and clean and seal everything throughly. If it isn't a bed bug, there's a GOOD chance your wall joint where it meets the floor has a crack or behind the heat radiator if you have it.

If those things would fly, I would imagine your home is at second floor next to the tree where those bugs nest next to the tree and they just started to come out.

Spec 1 · 03-18-2010, 04:42 PM

They're not due to filth, guys. I've been seeing them around here lately as well. Noticed one on my carpet the cat was playing with at home, and also noticed one on my window sill at the office. I squished the first one and picked up the other and put it outside.

What area do you live in? Seems like a seasonal bug to me.

bosstones · 03-18-2010, 04:46 PM

It's not a bed bug, but the name eludes me at the moment.

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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	What kind of bug is this?? About a week ago I spotted these little bugs around my window and 2 of them were on the corner of my bed (bed is near the window). It startled me but I just killed them and went on my way. The next day I spotted more on the window sill, and now I come across them everyday! Most are on the window sill (there was about 5 of them yesterday) and if I'm unlucky, Ill find one on my bed. Yesterday there was one on my pillow case and today I found 2 of them under my sheets! Theyll also end up on the walls as well. I don't know what kind of bug they are or where they came from! Its really grossing me out. They're really small and they fly (or at least try to, they kind of spaz). I checked my windows and I cant find any crevices or holes that they'd be coming from. I also checked my bed as well and nothing. They only come out during the day too. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	no that's what I thought they were but they don't look like that. these look like little beetles and their legs are like tiny little hairs. and their shell(?) looks furry like __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I've seen a couple of them here too. I don't think they're bed bugs. They look more like lady bugs (another species perhaps?). Edit: after seeing the pix posted above, I'm 100% sure they are not bed bugs.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	That's what I'm saying. they don't look slimy like that theyre black and brown/beige striped (looks furry kind of) and theyre beige underneath. and their legs are not focused towards the top of the body __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Could be those asian beetles that come out in spring. Although I remember them flying well and being a little more brown.
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	They're not due to filth, guys. I've been seeing them around here lately as well. Noticed one on my carpet the cat was playing with at home, and also noticed one on my window sill at the office. I squished the first one and picked up the other and put it outside. What area do you live in? Seems like a seasonal bug to me. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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