likebugs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yesterday, I went to a park that I usually find some cool bugs in. This time I was looking for roaches. I found 2 surinam nymphs. I can't believe I only found 2 nymphs. If I look in my yard for the same amount of time, I will find at least 20. It seems that if I put any extra effort into collecting, I don't find much of anything. It is the same way when I go looking for mantids. Next time, I will just go for a walk through the park. I am always surprised by something interesting when I am not looking for anything. I just thought that I would share my frustrating experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesavageprojects Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Ive been trying to find some desert roaches out here in az for about 2 years now. Preferably arenivaga apacha. Mostly been tryin pit traps but i think im goin to have to dig up a kangaroo rat mounds. So i share your frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herpetologyfrk Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Me and some friends on mine found some Parcoblatta sp. here in California. We had to dig, and turn some decent sized rocks over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Me and some friends on mine found some Parcoblatta sp. here in California. We had to dig, and turn some decent sized rocks over. I am glad that someone has had some luck. I was surprised that I didn't find more than those 2 nymphs. There was alot of rotten wood laying around, I did some turning, digging, and even busting open the rotten wood. I found a little plant pot snake and some angry ants in one of the rotten wood pieces. I did see some tiny roach nymphs in and under a piece of cardboard but there was also a black widow there, and by the time I chased her away, all of the nymphs had escaped into the brush before I could even figure out what kind they were. Almost every time I turn up something that is venomous, and try to chase it away, it comes toward me and tries to hide in my stuff. I would probably be able to collect more if I didn't have my 5 year old daughter with me, she is dangerously fearless and I end up not being able to concentrate enough on collecting when I am trying to keep her out of trouble. Next school year when she is in full time school, it will be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesavageprojects Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I got the same thing going on with my six yr old. Minus the fearless part. It puts a damper on things but i like getting her outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 At least you guys can find something, no natives where I live. No pests either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPBugs Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 dang hisserman that must be a big bummer bro, i think i would loose my mind if could not step outside and find some critters. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psydeus565 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, if you were willing to drive about 30 mins away hisserman... I actually found a small family of roaches under a rock living with the isopods I had found a few weeks back. I wish I had my camera with me, I think I may go back there next I have some time. They were a nice dark brown-red color and were of fairly good size too (1.5in?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Today, I went hunting for snakes in my backyard. I found no snakes but I did find a few things. I found around 40 large sized Surinams, 40 Scarlet millipedes, a couple of Bumblebee millipedes, and 2 Leatherleaf slugs. I continued my hunt in the yard across the street and added around 20 more Surinams, also spotted more Scarlet and Bumblebee millies, saw a few assasin bugs, and a termite colony.I always find anything but what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, if you were willing to drive about 30 mins away hisserman... I actually found a small family of roaches under a rock living with the isopods I had found a few weeks back. I wish I had my camera with me, I think I may go back there next I have some time. They were a nice dark brown-red color and were of fairly good size too (1.5in?) Really? In what area is that? By you? @ likebugs: lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recluse Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I find B. orientalis that come over from the neighbors house. Other than that I could look in the sewers in Alb. not gonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psydeus565 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 yeah, like 5 mins down the road from me in the canyon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 yeah, like 5 mins down the road from me in the canyon. I'll have to try that, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psydeus565 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 heck, if you want the exact coord, look up Olympia High School in Eastlake, there's a road barrier southwest of there that I was turning rocks over at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 heck, if you want the exact coord, look up Olympia High School in Eastlake, there's a road barrier southwest of there that I was turning rocks over at. Ok thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 At least you guys can find something, no natives where I live. No pests either. Thought I read somewhere there were Arenivaga sp in So. Cal Even thought there were indigenous sp at the Imperial Dunes. Cryptocercus? Parcoblatta? Possibly Chupacabra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 In California, you can find Parcoblatta americana, a whole bunch of pest species, Arenivaga sp., Phylodromica trivittata, and a very interesting species whose name escapes me (it's Peter's avatar picture.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herpetologyfrk Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ive only found the parcoblatta here once. They are the only ones I've found here besides pest species, and orientalis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Haven't found any thing yet. The weather has just started getting better. Funny thing is that I've been doing tree work for years and never realized how great native species are lol. Passed up sooo many opportunities for beetles and roaches. Never again! Believe Phylodromica trivittata is a recent introduction to California fauna defiantly on my list. Lets not forget species unknown to science. A new species was found in NYC not too long ago Who knows what you may find new species are introduced everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 In California, you can find Parcoblatta americana, a whole bunch of pest species, Arenivaga sp., Phylodromica trivittata, and a very interesting species whose name escapes me (it's Peter's avatar picture.) California is huge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herpetologyfrk Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 California is huge.... It is, but I found the parcoblatta in Bakersfield. Ive never found them here in southern Cali. I think all the good stuff is up in northern California. Lucky for me I go to San Jose every few months or so, maybe I can convince my girlfriend to take me bug hunting x] There are some calisoga sp. I want from up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisserman Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 It is, but I found the parcoblatta in Bakersfield. Ive never found them here in southern Cali. I think all the good stuff is up in northern California. Lucky for me I go to San Jose every few months or so, maybe I can convince my girlfriend to take me bug hunting x] There are some calisoga sp. I want from up there too. Yes, I suppose next time I'm up near there (for work), I'll look to collect some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herpetologyfrk Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll be up there in August for a week. I'll let you know if I find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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