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Is this a moth?
Copyright © 2019 Sandra Henshall

Is this a moth?
Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA
March 31, 2019
Could you please tell me what bug this is that we found in our bedroom this morning?
I have had suspicions of something in our house for some times and am wonderong if this bug could cause infestation?

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Contributed by Sandra Henshall on 31 March, 2019 - 11:40am
Last updated 17 May, 2019 - 7:39am

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ID has been given to the degree possible, and the images aren't needed for the Guide. They will be visible here for 30 days until removed by the system.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 17 May, 2019 - 7:39am login or register to post comments

After looking at the additional shots...
...I see no reason to change my original suggestion. I think this is a psyllid.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 1 April, 2019 - 8:26am login or register to post comments

Clearer shots would be helpful, but...
...what I can see reminds me of a psyllid of some kind:



If that's indeed what it is, it's a plant feeder, and wouldn't be infesting your home. It would have come in from the outdoors by accident. You can read about psyllids here.

Of course, others may have different suggestions.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 March, 2019 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

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