What Bug is This?

What is this?

• American Cockroach

• Oriental Cockroach

• Black Widow

• Termite

Answer explanation

The American Cockroach has a figure eight symbol at its head.

What is this?

• Pill Bug

• Centipede

• Black Widow

• Millipede

Answer explanation

The Black Widow has an enlarged torso with an hourglass on it.

What is this?

• Mole Cricket

• Garden Spider

• Crab Spider

• Antlion

Answer explanation

The Crab Spider looks like a crab (-_-).

What is this?

• Honeybee

• Ant

• Termite

• Yellow Jacket

Answer explanation

The Termite is commonly confused with several species of ants. The main difference is that Termites have beaded antennae.

What is this?

• Centipede

• Scorpion

• Silverfish

• Millipede

Answer explanation

Commonly confused with the Centipede, the Millipede has 2 legs per body segment and they are under it, not on the side.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this?

• Black Widow

• Brown Recluse Spider

• Crab Spider

• Garden Spider

Answer explanation

The Brown Recuse Spider has a violin shape on its forehead, it's also usually brown but that's not always the case.

What is this?

• American Cockroach

• Orientalist Cockroach

• Firebrat

• German Cockroach

Answer explanation

The parallel lines on the back of this cockroach shows this to be the German Cockroach.

What is this?

• Jumping Spider

• Crab Spider

• Garden Spider

• Book Louse

Answer explanation

Also known as the Banana Spider, the Garden Spider is known for its vibrant yellow,white, orange, and black colors. It kills many annoying pests in your yard.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this?

• Soft Tick

• Harvestman

• Hard Tick

• Vinegaroon

Answer explanation

A soft tick can be identified by its lack of festunes, or little bumps, on its back. You also are not able to see its head from above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What bug is this?

• Boil Weevil

• Oriental Cockroach

• German Cockroach

• American Cockroach

Answer explanation

The oriental cockroach has a dull color compared to its American and German counterparts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2