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Flat Bark Bug - Neuroctenus -

Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, USA
November 25, 2005
Size: 6 mm approx.

Found scores of these under loose bark on firewood -- probably pecan wood.

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Flat Bark Bug - Neuroctenus - female

Flat Bark Bug - Neuroctenus

Flat Bark Bug - Neuroctenus

Contributed by Jim McClarin on 28 December, 2005 - 9:13pm
Last updated 21 August, 2019 - 1:04pm

the head looks like arizonicus; the butt, like elongatus

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… v belov, 21 August, 2019 - 1:03pm

Moved

Moved from Flat Bugs.

… Jim McClarin, 26 January, 2007 - 8:36pm

further ID

This is the genus Neuroctenus

… Steve Taylor, 22 January, 2007 - 8:21pm

I agree.

After comparing with other images labeled Neuroctenus, both on bugguide and elsewhere, I'm inclined to agree with the ID by "Ceutho*philus." (Let me say that I am no fan of the Web handle fad, especially by anyone who has knowledge they wish to impart. It's like giving a science conference presentation wearing a party mask.)

… Jim McClarin, 26 January, 2007 - 8:47pm

Excellent!

I'd still like to know how you know. Web handle suggests an affinity for camel crickets.

… Jim McClarin, 23 January, 2007 - 6:21am

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