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Toad Bug
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Toad Bug
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
April 20, 2008
Size: 6mm (1/4")
I have no idea what this is. It crawled out of the edge of the creek water and onto the sand. Please help with ID.

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Contributed by Sam Houston on 20 April, 2008 - 10:45pm
Last updated 24 April, 2008 - 8:36am

Toad Bug
I'm jealous, I've yet to see one of these. Compare with these.
… Lynette Schimming, 20 April, 2008 - 10:50pm login or register to post comments

 
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Freaky little dude!
… Sam Houston, 20 April, 2008 - 10:52pm login or register to post comments

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