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Bettle Family - Euthyrhynchus floridanus
Copyright © 2008 Theresa Weglarz

Bettle Family - Euthyrhynchus floridanus
Plant City, Hillsbourough County, Florida, USA
September 13, 2008
I checked two field guides can't seem to ID. I'm leaving it up to the experts. Thanks
Contributed by Theresa Weglarz on 13 September, 2008 - 8:32am
Last updated 3 October, 2008 - 4:31pm

Beetle vs. bug vs. bug nymph
They're often tough to sort out. Generally, a beetle has a line down its back, while a bug has an "X" formed by its wings. An immature bug, or nymph, doesn't have any wings.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 September, 2008 - 10:02am

Looks like
Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Florida Predatory Stink Bug) - nymphs
… John R. Maxwell, 13 September, 2008 - 8:59am

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