These bug threads seem to turn up a lot and there's certainly no shortage of wierd and sometimes scary Baja Bugs........
Here's a great source of insect info; Bugman really knows his stuff. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/
I sent him your pictures so hopefully he'll be able to give us the story on the double-hiney horned beetle.
[Edited on 4-30-2007 by Halboo]fdt - 4-30-2007 at 08:40 AM
Never met the guy, don't know his last name but it sais Stanley right on the picture Halboo - 4-30-2007 at 09:22 AM
Bugman says it is a Horned Powder-Post Beetle.Russ - 4-30-2007 at 09:37 AM
I had a lot of problems with the powder-post beetle in Wash. They were very tiny and left holes the size of a #9 shot or pinhead. Did you send the
photo with the measurement? It probably is bigger down here. Curious critter though.toneart - 4-30-2007 at 09:53 AM
They are very crunchy and taste just like chicken.Bob and Susan - 4-30-2007 at 11:15 AM
well...
we let stanley go...
just too big to feed
we don't need more of those "horn-dogs" heresurfer jim - 4-30-2007 at 08:46 PM
Every time I see these photos of "bugs" and creppy things......well....it makes me want to stay home.......
Bob,
Mexray - 4-30-2007 at 09:06 PM
...I believe that's the notorious Nantucket Night-crawler, known to inhabit tall, circular, mostly stone structures near rocky coastlines. It seems
they are attracted by the evening light emitted from the tall stone structures.
I'm told they like to come on board early during construction so as to learn of all the nooks and crannies available for their many 'kin' that follow
when the structure is completed!
I understand there's an upside to the NN's infestation...Galapagos Gull's find them to be an irresistible snack and will migrate to the ends of the
earth to dine on them. The Gulls tend to congregate on the roofs of the stone structures, applying their distinct, odoriferous 'white wash'
treatments to the walls, assuring a protective, waterproof coating that lasts for years.
Enjoy you new-found friends!Bob H - 4-30-2007 at 09:06 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Halboo
Bugman says it is a Horned Powder-Post Beetle.
Wow, that's good. Check out this link. I'd say he hit the nail on the head!
Originally posted by Mexray
...I believe that's the notorious Nantucket Night-crawler, known to inhabit tall, circular, mostly stone structures near rocky coastlines.
Ray, can you come up with a photo of this creature? I really enjoy your posts.... Bob H
All I could come up with for now...
Mexray - 4-30-2007 at 11:08 PM
A notorious Nightcrawler from Nantucket,
was seen moving on the beach near a bucket.
Working with stone and cement, he came and he went,
but he'd frequently err and would muck-it.
