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nymph - Euthochtha galeator
Copyright © 2007 Ilona Loser

nymph - Euthochtha galeator
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
July 14, 2007
Looks like this might be another Assassin Bug nymph.
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Contributed by Ilona Loser on 15 July, 2007 - 2:42am
Last updated 17 July, 2007 - 8:50am

I believe we have decided
that these spiky nymphs with flattened antenna segments are Euthochtha galeator - Helmeted Squash Bug, in the guide here, but you may have to read through some of the comments on the images there.
… john and jane balaban, 15 July, 2007 - 8:44am login or register to post comments

 
I can add that I have come ac
I can add that I have come across a number of adult Helmeted Squash Bugs in the same area over the past few months.
… Ilona Loser, 17 July, 2007 - 1:07am login or register to post comments

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