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True bug on passion flower vine - Stiretrus anchorago
Copyright © 2009 LynnPritchett

True bug on passion flower vine - Stiretrus anchorago
Martinsville, Henry County, Dan River Basin, Piedmont of Virginia County, Virginia, USA
August 25, 2009
A shy bug, it kept trying to stay on the underside of whatever I turned over to expose it. Graphic patterns, cool coloration!

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Contributed by LynnPritchett on 27 August, 2009 - 8:21pm
Last updated 28 August, 2009 - 4:50pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… margarethe brummermann, 28 August, 2009 - 4:50pm login or register to post comments

How about...
an Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago)?

This species is highly variable.

… Ron M., 28 August, 2009 - 4:50am login or register to post comments

 
I think you nailed it, Ron
… margarethe brummermann, 28 August, 2009 - 4:50pm login or register to post comments

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