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Red Bull Assassin Nymphs? - Leptoglossus
Copyright © 2011 Jon Hart

Red Bull Assassin Nymphs? - Leptoglossus
Montrose, Laurens County, Georgia, USA
May 8, 2011
Size: about 3 mm
Found congregating on sweet-gum tree leaf in forested area. I am not so sure these are Red Bull nymphs, in fact, I'd bet against it. However, I really have no other ideas.....These look most similar to some Wheel bug nymphs I documented last month, except their heads are not totally black.
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Contributed by Jon Hart on 14 May, 2011 - 9:23pm

Great photo, Jon !
I thought humans were unique in networking ...
… Emile, 23 May, 2013 - 1:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Networking bugs...
I have documented this same behaviour in Florida Predatory Stink Bugs, too, when they are hatching out and hanging around the egg cluster for a few days or a week. They all seem to be watching each others' backs for predators, although I can't verify that. Seeming mimicry of human traits is fascinating although misleading. I still get a kick out of it, anyway.
… Jon Hart, 23 May, 2013 - 8:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Good observations, Jon !
Very interesting !
It might well be to protect each other.
This could be a behavior evolved from predatory "pressure" as they are flightless and vulnerable; like fish school and birds flock.
… Emile, 24 May, 2013 - 11:08am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Jon Hart, 14 May, 2011 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

Leaf-footed Bug nymph
Maybe Leptoglossus oppositus or close species?

… Yurika Alexander, 14 May, 2011 - 9:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, I believe you
got it. Oppositus is common enough around here. Thanks, Yurika!
… Jon Hart, 14 May, 2011 - 9:38pm login or register to post comments

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