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Burrower bug (Sehirus cinctus?) on take-off
Copyright © 2006 John J Rice

Burrower bug (Sehirus cinctus?) on take-off
Delaware Piedmont near Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
June 21, 2006
Size: 7-10mm
Nikon D100 w 60mm Micro-Nikkor
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Contributed by John J Rice on 8 November, 2006 - 8:59pm
Last updated 22 November, 2006 - 4:21pm

Stinker?
Looks like its probably a stink bug.
… Brad Barnd, 8 November, 2006 - 9:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Never would have thought that, mr w
But I'll bet you're right. Harlequin?

A very nice shot, BTW, John. How do you get them to pose with their wings open and ready to roll?
… Ron Hemberger, 8 November, 2006 - 9:55pm login or register to post comments

 
stink bug
Harlequin dosn't seem right, unless there is a dark phase. A darker Holcostethus limbolarius maybe?

It takes a little skill, a little luck, and a lot of depth of field!
… John J Rice, 8 November, 2006 - 10:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Burrower bug?
I think it might actually be a burrower bug. I don't know of any all-black pentatomids. Great image!
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 November, 2006 - 12:01pm login or register to post comments

 
That seems to be it. Is Sehi
Thanks. I like how he's kicking up some dirt as he takes off.

Burrower bug seems to be it. Is Sehirus cinctus the only species in the genus?
… John J Rice, 9 November, 2006 - 7:02pm login or register to post comments

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