Ryan Julian

Little insects with long legs and large pinchers, ground beetles are tiny. Because they feed on common crop and plant pests, several species of ground beetles are beneficial insects. Ground beetles, on the other hand, may be a problem in homes throughout the summer and early autumn. Cracks in doors, foundations, and windows allow them … Read more

Several spider species may be found in Texas, according to some estimates. You may find many different brown spiders, as well as the common Texas wolf spider and other black and white spiders, from Amarillo in the panhandle to Corpus Christi and east to Dallas and Houston. Venomous spiders are found in Texas, however they … Read more

The chinch bug is a lawn pest that kills grass. In the form of dead patches of grass, chinch bug damage may resemble sun scorch. The actual culprits might be little brown or black insects with huge white markings on their wing covers. These grass pests thrive on the turfgrass thatch in hot, dry environments … Read more

The bodies of yellow beetles are usually bright yellow or golden yellow, making them stand out in a setting. Some yellow beetle species have black stripes or patches, giving them a strikingly dramatic look. The striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum) is the most commonly encountered yellow insect. Yellow ladybugs, velvet beetles, and black and yellow … Read more

The horn-like tail of the tomato hornworm, a gigantic green caterpillar, wreaks havoc on tomato plants. Creamy-white V-shaped patterns down the sides of the hornworms are unique. The harmful caterpillars, on the other hand, owing to their green hue and tendency to blend in with tomato foliage, may be difficult to detect on tomato plants. … Read more