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Giger Longhorn - Obrium maculatum
Copyright © 2009 Ashley Bradford

Giger Longhorn - Obrium maculatum
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
June 22, 2009
Size: 5/8"
These have suddenly appeared on my door frame. I couldn't figure out if the first one was dead or alive, or even a complete bug - it looked like maybe some skeletal remains of an earwig or something, because it was in shadow and small and I couldn't make out much detail beyond the interesting geometric patterns. But This morning I saw two others and got photos of this one before it woke up and wandered off. The oddness of it reminded me of Giger's creations. What is it?
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Contributed by Ashley Bradford on 22 June, 2009 - 12:45pm
Last updated 22 June, 2009 - 4:56pm

I think I found it:


Can anyone confirm? Sure looks just like it, though the map doesn't show it near here.
… Ashley Bradford, 22 June, 2009 - 12:55pm login or register to post comments

 
this is it -- moved. nice photo.
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… v belov, 22 June, 2009 - 4:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
very much!
… Ashley Bradford, 22 June, 2009 - 5:05pm login or register to post comments

 
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Map says "The following data is based on images submitted and identified by contributors. Range and date information may be incomplete, overinclusive, or just plain wrong."

Info pages says "Range... Much of the USA, said to feed on Oaks"
… John R. Maxwell, 22 June, 2009 - 1:03pm login or register to post comments

 
I did see
that comment in the description after I posted. =) Thanks.
… Ashley Bradford, 22 June, 2009 - 5:05pm login or register to post comments

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