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Long-necked Seed Bug - Myodocha serripes
Copyright © 2008 John J Rice

Long-necked Seed Bug - Myodocha serripes
Limestone Valley, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
June 6, 2008
Size: 5-8mm
found at night
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Contributed by John J Rice on 28 August, 2008 - 7:25am
Last updated 15 September, 2008 - 2:24am

Not a nymph
it seems to have full-grown wings. You might browse assassins for a possible match - narrow neck and strong forelegs look right for that family but I don't know which, if any, are this small.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 28 August, 2008 - 7:33am login or register to post comments

 
Long-necked Seed Bug
They do look like assassin bugs. See these images.
… Lynette Schimming, 28 August, 2008 - 8:35am login or register to post comments

 
Help
Thanks to both of you for the help. Lynette I do love your photography as well.
… John J Rice, 28 August, 2008 - 10:28am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks John
Your stuff is great. You should consider filling out your bio page with at least your camera equip. info. You have some wonderful shots(like this one).
… Lynette Schimming, 28 August, 2008 - 3:05pm login or register to post comments

 
bio page
Good idea, just did it.
… John J Rice, 28 August, 2008 - 4:08pm login or register to post comments

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