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UV-lit bug
Copyright © 2018 Marty Giles

UV-lit bug
Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, USA
November 10, 2018
Size: about an inch
This looks like a true bug's silhouette to me and I just want to confirm the order--I know there's not enough detail for more specifics. :o)
(I was trying out my new UV flashlight on the lichens in our apple tree; I noticed the bug lurking in the dark later while I was reviewing the photo of the lichens. This close-up has been enhanced to make it easier to see.)
Thanks!
Contributed by Marty Giles on 17 November, 2018 - 6:29pm
Last updated 14 May, 2019 - 1:39pm

Frassed
Moved from ID Request.

Interesting image, but not really useable for ID purposes. I recommend checking out some of Nicky Bay's photography if you want to see more examples of arthropods photographed under UV light.
… Tyler Hedlund, 14 May, 2019 - 1:39pm

Agreed with Hemiptera
Possibly Coreidae
… Tyler Hedlund, 14 May, 2019 - 1:38pm

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