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Anchor Stink Bug - Stiretrus anchorago
Copyright © 2010 Stephen Gingold

Anchor Stink Bug - Stiretrus anchorago
Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
August 21, 2010
Another boneset visitor. The pattern reminded me of a Casebearer beetle, but it looks more bug like overall.

ID help appreciated.
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Contributed by Stephen Gingold on 25 August, 2010 - 1:53pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… Stephen Gingold, 25 August, 2010 - 2:04pm login or register to post comments

How about
Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago)?



EDIT: Wow, three minutes late. Gotta learn to hit "refresh" more often. :)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 25 August, 2010 - 2:04pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ken.
Two IDs. It must be right. Thanks very much.

Edit: I appreciate it even if three minutes late. :-) Nothing like some verification. Thanks!
… Stephen Gingold, 25 August, 2010 - 2:05pm login or register to post comments

Looks like...
...an Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago).
… Ron M., 25 August, 2010 - 2:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ron.
I think you are quite correct. Much appreciated!
… Stephen Gingold, 25 August, 2010 - 2:04pm login or register to post comments

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