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Stick like bug - Barce
Copyright © 2009 xena111returns

Stick like bug - Barce
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
July 10, 2009
Size: about 1.5 cm
I thought this was a walking stick, but I've never seen one before, so have no clue.
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Contributed by xena111returns on 10 July, 2009 - 11:51am
Last updated 29 July, 2009 - 12:22pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Eric R. Eaton, 29 July, 2009 - 12:22pm login or register to post comments

maybe a stilt bug ? Family Berytidae
It looks similar to these guys. At first I thought it was a water scorpion, but it lacks the stem out the rear.
… Andrew Williams, 10 July, 2009 - 12:05pm login or register to post comments

 
More likely a Reduviidae...
look in the Emesinae.
… Adam J Bell, 10 July, 2009 - 12:53pm login or register to post comments

 
ah hah
I tried to search for stilt legged bug. Came up with nothing. They're called "thread-legged" I think I'll remember now. :)
… Andrew Williams, 10 July, 2009 - 2:48pm login or register to post comments

 
yes, an emesine; i lean towards Barce
… v belov, 10 July, 2009 - 12:56pm login or register to post comments

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