I found this bug in my house and I am terrified. I have a huge phobia of cockroaches. Well everyone I ask just laughs at me and says every bug I see is a cockroach to me. Its true and I dont think this one is either because all the pics I see on the net dont even resemble it. It is about well 3/4 of an inch long, it is either a really really dark brown or black. It has wings all the way down its body, but what gets me is that it has a tiny head with a ohhh I dont know how to explain this, a tusk or straw like mouth thats about the length of its head. If anyone can help so that I can sleep at night it would be greatley appreciated. It also has skinny jointed legs.
2006-08-04 04:31:48 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Stink bug?
2006-08-04 04:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I know that bugs, especially cockroaches, can be really OOOOGGGIE!! Hate roaches myself.
But without a better description, it is almost impossible to tell you what you have. However, here is what I can try to do. The link below is to pictures of *ground beetles*, which is probably what you are talking about. THERE ARE NO PICTURES OF COCKROACHES, I PROMISE! Just take a look and see if these look like what you are seeing -- there are about 90 of them, though not all of them match your description. If not, post an update with a better description, and I'll do some more hunting.
I really do want to help you -- I know what it is like to not be able to sleep -- and bugs don't bother me.
2006-08-04 04:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well we have black bugs here in southern california that look just as you discribed if you live in the area i would say its a common stink bug. grab a stick of sorts and play with it if it raises its hind end then im willing to bet its a stink bug play with it too much and you may wanna take a shower. the bug is harmless though
2006-08-04 04:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by ben_houston_v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if it is a clicker beetle. Look at the photo. If you were not so afraid you can tell by picking it up by the body and the head "clicks" back and forth.
2006-08-04 05:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smash it with a swatter n flush it cuz its way piosonus and if ur bitten u have to rushed to hospital n pray that u get there in time
forget the toilet thro it outside u dont want it crawlin back up n biting u in the asssss
2006-08-04 04:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by personnosrep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it looks like a giant cockroach then its a water bug same family if you see it again zap it with some bug spray
2006-08-04 04:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
June bug
2006-08-04 04:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by S. Leroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a cockroach
2006-08-04 04:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a sewer roach or some type of beetle. It'd be easier to tell if you post a pic.
2006-08-04 04:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by onejazzyjul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like some kind of beetle? Maybe. Either way it's gross.
2006-08-04 04:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by Casey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋