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ID for Mirid in California? (Part II) - Irbisia californica

ID for Mirid in California? (Part II) - Irbisia californica
Webb Canyon , ~2000 ft. altitude, Los Angeles County, California, USA
March 21, 2009
In March and April, these guys were a pretty common sight hanging out on the taller stems of grass around my place. Relatively skiddish, they're the type that like to play peek-a-boo -- constantly moving just out of view whenever you stick the camera in their face.

Looking at the other photos in the guide, I think this may be in Genus Irbisia. Furthermore, I suspect that it might be Irbisia pacifica. Please see my comments on the other images of this species that I submitted:



Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Mixed oak & chaparral habitat.

Irbisia californica Van Duzee, 1921 --det. M.D. Schwartz

 
Much obliged...
...to Dr. Schwartz for the ID, and to you my friend. (I miss you.)

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Irbisia is a good call.
But, I have no idea about the species as in my comments on your previous photos.

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