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Mirid 3 - Lygus
Copyright © 2015 Brad Barnd

Mirid 3 - Lygus
West Farm, Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA
July 12, 2015
Found by sweep netting along north trail.

(Mesoscutum completely black)
Contributed by Brad Barnd on 15 July, 2015 - 10:52pm
Last updated 16 July, 2015 - 10:53pm

Hi, Brad. I just posted a dif
Hi, Brad. I just posted a different individual from the gathering that looks like at least the same genus , in case it helps narrow it down any further.
… John Schneider, 24 July, 2015 - 5:28pm

 
Surely the same species
I have several from the trip and the markings are pretty variable, but have this green/black motif.

I don't have the most recent revision to consult. Some of the older keys I've tried don't seem very reliable.
… Brad Barnd, 24 July, 2015 - 8:54pm

Moved
Moved from Plant Bugs.
… Brad Barnd, 16 July, 2015 - 10:51pm

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