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Photo#514499
Copyright © 2011
Jim Moore
Ant mimic bug nymph?
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
May 23, 2006
Kind of looks like an ant, but I think it is a bug nymph of some sort.
Any ID help appreciated - Thanks!
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Contributed by
Jim Moore
on 10 May, 2011 - 7:32pm
Last updated 15 November, 2012 - 3:10am
Moved
Moved from
Plant Bugs
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v belov
, 15 November, 2012 - 3:10am
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Moved
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v belov
, 9 August, 2012 - 10:09am
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Maybe Alydidae?
With the wide head I'd guess
Alydidae
(Broad-Headed Bug), of which a good many nymphs are ant mimics. Keep in mind, however, that I'm far from an expert.
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Peter Edelman
, 10 May, 2011 - 9:30pm
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That was my first thought, too...
...but some mirids also play the ant-mimicking game:
There may be others in other families, too, for all I know. I'll be interested in seeing where the experts place this one. :)
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 11 May, 2011 - 8:37am
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