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Elder Bug? - Hypoprepia fucosa
Copyright © 2008 Allison Bell

Elder Bug? - Hypoprepia fucosa
Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA
July 23, 2008
Size: 1/2 inch
I am trying to identify this bug seen in my backyard. In searches thus far, box elder bugs commonly come up as the most likely candidate. However, it doesn't seem to have some of the distinguishing marks that elder bugs have, although the size and coloring are certainly similar. It also appears to have stripped antennae, which I haven't seen on elder bug images. Any assistance in identifying this guy is appreciated!
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Contributed by Allison Bell on 26 July, 2008 - 2:02pm

Painted Lichen moth
A well known mimic of other bugs - Hypoprepia fucosa.
… Illia-Shaundra Chavez, 26 July, 2008 - 2:05pm login or register to post comments

 
Great - thanks for your quick
Great - thanks for your quick response!
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