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Copyright © 2005 Richard Leung

Seed Bug - Kleidocerys resedae

Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
April 8, 2005
Size: about 4-5 mm

Thanks to Robin for the identification!

Contributed by Richard Leung on 10 April, 2005 - 1:04am
Last updated 28 June, 2007 - 1:41pm

Moved

As below, definitely K. resedae.

… Brad Barnd, 28 June, 2007 - 1:41pm

Birch Catkin Bug?

A Seed Bug, perhaps Kleidocerys resedae geminatus. Cedar Creek has images of K. resedae and K. geminatus but I think the latter might be just a subspecies of the former. More images here.

… Robin McLeod, 10 April, 2005 - 6:56pm

Kleidocerys

I believe you're right, Robin, or at least that's the right genus it seems. No wonder I couldn't find anything...I was searching the wrong family!

… Richard Leung, 10 April, 2005 - 10:34pm

Confirmed.

Dr. Jane O'Donnell, a true authority on these insects, suggests it is most likely Kleidocerys resedae. Way to go!

… Eric R. Eaton, 8 March, 2006 - 3:20pm

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