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Predatory heteropteran nymph
Copyright © 2017 Sara Morris

Predatory heteropteran nymph
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
August 26, 2017
Size: <2 mm
While trying to get some more photos of the predatory larvae in the garden, I got photobombed by this predatory nymph (Anthocoridae?) who was chasing down and feeding on two-spotted spider mites. It couldn't have been more than 2mm long (probably closer to 1 mm), because I didn't even see it when I was taking the photographs.

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Contributed by Sara Morris on 28 August, 2017 - 4:41pm
Last updated 19 October, 2017 - 3:19pm

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… Natalie Hernandez, 19 October, 2017 - 3:19pm login or register to post comments

Yes, Anthocoridae.
Wing buds look pretty developed, might have been close to adulthood which would explain why it's so dark. (I usually see light orange.)
… Natalie Hernandez, 19 October, 2017 - 8:56am login or register to post comments

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