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nymph - Euthochtha galeator
Copyright © 2007 Ilona L.

nymph - Euthochtha galeator
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
July 14, 2007
Looks like this might be another Assassin Bug nymph.
Contributed by Ilona L. on 15 July, 2007 - 2:42am
Last updated 12 December, 2010 - 6:22pm

Comments

I believe we have decided
that these spiky nymphs with flattened antenna segments are Euthochtha galeator - Helmeted Squash Bug, in the guide here, but you may have to read through some of the comments on the images there.
… john and jane balaban, 15 July, 2007 - 8:44am

 
I can add that I have come ac
I can add that I have come across a number of adult Helmeted Squash Bugs in the same area over the past few months.
… Ilona L., 17 July, 2007 - 1:07am

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