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Final molt - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2007 Craig Heard

Final molt - Arilus cristatus
Succasunna, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
July 31, 2007

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Final molt - Arilus cristatus Final molt - Arilus cristatus
Contributed by Craig Heard on 31 July, 2007 - 9:14pm
Last updated 1 August, 2007 - 4:33pm

Moved
Moved from Arilus.
… john and jane balaban, 31 July, 2007 - 10:30pm

Molting!
This photo most clearly indicates that what you saw was the emergence of an adult wheel bug (Arilus) from its final nymphal "skin."
… Domingo Zungri, 31 July, 2007 - 9:30pm

 
Clothesline Insect
Thanks for your feedback. It answers the question.

Craig
… Craig Heard, 1 August, 2007 - 4:24pm

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