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Wondering what TINY little black bugs now hatching from yellowish mucousy-looking globs attched to my interior walls. They are no more than 3mm long with narrow bodies but round heads that seem to "lift up" as if looking around. I don't see ANY legs on these things. Easy to crush at this point. I live close to the beach in southern california. Could they be termites? ANY thoughts would be greatly appreciated.I squished them befroe I thought to take a picture...sorry.
These sound like tiny caterpillars from your description. They might be clothes both caterpillars or just something that came indoors and laid eggs.
Termites do not emanate from what you're describing. In fact, do a search for "termite" and see what they look like, if you haven't yet.
If you get any more, my email is nlriggs92@yahoo.com. I'd love to see a picture!
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Nathan Riggs
Expertise
I currently live in San Antonio, TX and have expertise in identifying insects, many types of spiders, and other arthropod critters that infest lawns, ornamentals, structures, trees, pets and livestock. Mites are not a strong point of mine. I'm not a licensed doctor, so I cannot provide medical diagnosis of conditions possibly related to insects or other arthropods. If you've got an interesting photo for me to see, let me know and I'll give you my email so the picture will get to me. If you have hosted an insect photo on a website, please include the link so I can go look at it and provide a faster ID for you. Don't forget...you can now attach pictures to your questions as well!
Experience
19 Years' Experience as an entomologist: 5 years as a biologist with Merck Animal Health and 7 years as an Integrated Pest Management(IPM)Specialist in San Antonio, Texas with Texas Cooperative Extension.
Publications
Veterinary Parasitology, Southwestern Entomologist, San Antonio Express News, San Antonio Gardener Newsletter
Education/Credentials
BS - Entomology from Texas A&M University in 1992.
Board Certified Entomologist, 1996-2000 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Specialty (Entomological Society of America)
Awards and Honors
2000 Texas A&M University Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for leadership on the Texas Fire Ant Program Educational Team.
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