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Mini marshmallows
Copyright © 2006 Jason Abbott

Mini marshmallows
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, USA
June 19, 2006
Size: 1.5mm diameter
These were found on a lilac bush. The exteriors of the eggs (presumably) are tough and leathery. Inside was unrecognizable black and yellow goo.
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Contributed by Jason Abbott on 21 June, 2006 - 1:14pm
Last updated 19 February, 2007 - 12:49pm

Moved
Moved from Stink Bugs.
… john and jane balaban, 19 February, 2007 - 12:49pm login or register to post comments

Stink bug eggs, I think.
- many similar barrel-shaped eggs can be found in the guide under Pentatomidae. Although I'd guess these are not the same species, they remind me particularly of Harlequin Bugs (in that family) - compare below:

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 21 June, 2006 - 2:48pm login or register to post comments

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