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Plant Bug (Mirid) - Polymerus
Copyright © 2007 Marvin and Jo Smith

Plant Bug (Mirid) - Polymerus
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
May 10, 2007
On unopened yarrow in the field behind our garden.

Seems to be a mirid, but I cannot find a match for genus ... Marvin.
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Contributed by Marvin and Jo Smith on 18 May, 2007 - 12:34am
Last updated 7 June, 2007 - 4:20pm

Moved
Moved from Plant Bugs.
… Eric R. Eaton, 7 June, 2007 - 4:20pm login or register to post comments

Polymerus
I think it's Polymerus. It's a big genus, but that red spot on the cuneus is a strong hint.
… Rebecca Clayton, 6 June, 2007 - 3:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
for suggesting Polymerus. We are well beyond my level of expertise, but after Googling around for a couple of hours -- the perils of dialup -- I think it may a Polymerus basalis. That's based upon this image found in this index. Thanks again. Marvin.
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 7 June, 2007 - 1:13am login or register to post comments

Monochrome mirids are tough to ID
That is such a typical pose! It's good to see more of these guys posted; keep at it.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 May, 2007 - 11:27am login or register to post comments

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