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Possible Hebridae - Elasmucha lateralis
Copyright © 2005 C.L. Guerre

Possible Hebridae - Elasmucha lateralis
Maine, USA
June 3, 2005
Size: 7 millimeters
Found in a littoral sweep, so it's uncertain if it's an aquatic hemiptera or not. If it is aquatic, I'm fairly certain it's Hebridae. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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Contributed by C.L. Guerre on 21 October, 2005 - 2:11pm
Last updated 21 October, 2005 - 3:59pm

Stink bug.
This is a stink bug, Pentatomidae, though some authorities place this genus (Elasmucha) in a different family, Acanthosomatidae. This is probably E. lateralis. They are known for the parental care exhibited by females in guarding their eggs and newly-hatched nymphs.
… Eric R. Eaton, 21 October, 2005 - 3:57pm login or register to post comments

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