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Bug - Plagiognathus obscurus
Copyright © 2007 Beatriz Moisset

Bug - Plagiognathus obscurus
Churchville Nature Center, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 9, 2006
Is it a tarnished plant bug?
They are supposed to be very common, but we only have a handful in the guide.
Southeastern PA.
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Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 23 December, 2007 - 5:18pm
Last updated 30 December, 2018 - 9:10am

Thanks
Moved from Plant Bugs.
… Beatriz Moisset, 14 December, 2008 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

Please move to the species or the genus page...
^^
… WonGun Kim, 14 December, 2008 - 9:15pm login or register to post comments

I believe it's a Plagiognathus obscurus...
^^
… WonGun Kim, 8 December, 2008 - 3:20pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 May, 2008 - 3:47pm login or register to post comments

Might it be minute pirate bug?
Size would be good to know. It's tough to get an ID for tarnished plant bug. Apparently they have an ivory "Y" on their back, ruling out this candidate.
… Ron Hemberger, 24 December, 2007 - 10:58am login or register to post comments

 
It could also be
Plagiognathus
… Beatriz Moisset, 24 December, 2007 - 11:18am login or register to post comments

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