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Pond Hempipteran - Mesovelia
Copyright © 2006 Stephen Cresswell

Pond Hempipteran - Mesovelia
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
October 8, 2006
Size: Small
The nymph of some hemipteran that lives in or around ponds, I'm thinking. Too plump to be a water strider? Anyone recognize this one?
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Contributed by Stephen Cresswell on 17 October, 2006 - 6:06am
Last updated 17 October, 2006 - 8:38am

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… Stephen Cresswell, 17 October, 2006 - 8:35am login or register to post comments

Mesovelia?
Compare with these.
… Lynette Schimming, 17 October, 2006 - 7:44am login or register to post comments

 
Winner
I think we have a winner, thanks, Lynette!
… Stephen Cresswell, 17 October, 2006 - 8:35am login or register to post comments

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