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Shield bug ? - Cosmopepla uhleri
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

Shield bug ? - Cosmopepla uhleri
Livermore, Alameda County, California, USA
August 12, 2008
Size: 1/4 "
I found these cute little bugs along a stream on only one plant which I can not identify . I walked a full mile along the stream and only saw 4 of these guys on the same plant . I laughed when I noticed their " smiley faces " .I thought that they were nymphs , but the third one flew away . If a bug has fully developed wings , does that mean it is full grown ? Thanks for any comments , sincerely Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 12 August, 2008 - 9:50pm
Last updated 16 November, 2008 - 3:49pm

Moved
Moved from Cosmopepla.
… john and jane balaban, 16 November, 2008 - 3:49pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Stink Bugs.
… john and jane balaban, 15 October, 2008 - 9:04pm login or register to post comments

Really reminds me of
Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago)
… Andrew Meeds, 12 August, 2008 - 9:52pm login or register to post comments

 
We currently have these in the guide under
Cosmopepla here, but don't hold that ID firm until an expert stops in to ID them.
… john and jane balaban, 13 August, 2008 - 12:27am login or register to post comments

 
Wings = Adult
I once saw a pygmy grasshopper - didn't know that at the time - that I thought was a juvenile until it took off.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 August, 2008 - 12:33am login or register to post comments

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