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Microtomus purcis
Copyright © 2010 T. Gilliam

Microtomus purcis
Gates, North Carolina, Gates County, North Carolina, USA
July 24, 2009
Size: 30-35 mm
Found on firewood (Quercus) in the late evening.
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Contributed by T. Gilliam on 26 January, 2010 - 9:36am
Last updated 10 May, 2011 - 2:44pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 January, 2010 - 9:55am login or register to post comments

Not an expert, but I think it
Not an expert, but I think it is in the genus Microtomus.

And a nymph as it seems.
… okeller, 26 January, 2010 - 9:46am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I will await further ID - I had this thing ID'ed once upon a time, and misplaced the ID! I appreciate any assistance ...
… T. Gilliam, 26 January, 2010 - 9:56am login or register to post comments

 
Expert enough:-)
"okeller" is right on with the ID. Very nice image, too.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 January, 2010 - 9:55am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
The critter was very patient with me - for about 30 seconds!
… T. Gilliam, 26 January, 2010 - 9:57am login or register to post comments

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