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Aphelonema simplex male - Aphelonema simplex - male
Copyright © 2005 Andy Hamilton

Aphelonema simplex male - Aphelonema simplex - Male
Size: 3-4 mm
Males are reddish, females are tan. The very short head is distinctive. Adults can be found in cord grass (Spartina) in freshwater situations from Florida to Saskatchewan. Who will be the first to photograph this exotic looking bug?
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Contributed by Andy Hamilton on 27 July, 2005 - 1:13pm
Last updated 30 March, 2009 - 2:12pm

I think I've got it!
Preserved specimens, unfortunately, but it is a good match. I collected them in freshwater Spartina patens marsh outside New Orleans last fall, and I'm just now sorting the samples out.
… Mark Fox, 11 December, 2009 - 7:51pm login or register to post comments

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