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Is this a carpet beetle, bed bug or other?

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buggedinT.O.

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Posted 1 year ago
Tue Sep 6 2011 22:09:58
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Hi,

I have been using a bed bug beacon monitor because both myself and my daughter's dad travel so much for work. This morning I found this on the outside of the monitor around the bottom rim. It looks like a smooshed but in two pieces but I can't tell if it is a carpet beetle, bed bug or other. Help would be greatly appreciated! Of course, I am really hoping it is not a bed bug!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmn00/6122495796/in/photostream
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Posted 1 year ago
Tue Sep 6 2011 23:24:08
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I say no
but a second opinion on here would be good...
KillerQueen

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 1:15:08
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Certainly not a bed bug ... I can't make out what it is.
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 4:00:05
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Millimeter marks indicate very small size but I think nevertheless could be a cockroach, the common Blattella germanica (is that correct Lou, not Periplaneta germana), first stage.

Compare this photo, item on the right...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/158786/bgpage

...but two little appendages on rear end, called cerci, are evident whereas lacking in your photo so anyone else's speculation would be still welcome.

(Ewww.)
bed-bugscouk

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 4:55:13
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Hi,

100% not bedbugs, 100% not carpet beetles.

On closer inspection I am not even sure its insect based, it looks more plant based to me.

David Cain
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 5:57:58
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correct- not bed bug or carpet beetle. not sure what it is. If you want to send me the specimen, I can try to come up with a determination.
buggedinT.O.

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 6:46:32
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Thanks all. The fact that it is not a bedbug is very reassuring. I would be very much helped if some of you "PCO experts" would tell me how you could tell? I'd like to learn. Being concerned is not much fun!
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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Sep 7 2011 7:22:15
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Ok but can't respond till later when I am online.

However to spin the table why do you think it could have been a bedbug?

David