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Niesthrea louisianica
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Copyright © 2007
Scott Justis
Another Rhopalid? -
Niesthrea louisianica
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
October 14, 2007
Size: ~7mm
This looks like a nymph. There were others of the same species in various sizes on this seed pod.
Scott
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Contributed by
Scott Justis
on 18 October, 2007 - 12:04pm
Last updated 19 October, 2007 - 7:56am
Yes, but an adult.
I apologize that I have forgotten the genus name, but we do have existing, identified images in the guise pages. The membraneous section of the hemielytron is transparent, which makes it look like the thing still has only wing 'pads.'
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Eric R. Eaton
, 18 October, 2007 - 1:44pm
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Thank you Eric
I'll have another look in the guide.
Scott
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Scott Justis
, 18 October, 2007 - 3:53pm
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Try Niesthrea
compare this one, for instance
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 18 October, 2007 - 5:20pm
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Looks like you
found the right one! Thank you :^). I added an image of some of the younger bugs on the same seed pod.
Scott
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Scott Justis
, 18 October, 2007 - 8:27pm
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Yes, that clinches it
so I've moved them to the guide.
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 19 October, 2007 - 7:57am
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