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Bark Louse Nymph - Stimulopalpus japonicus
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Bark Louse Nymph - Stimulopalpus japonicus
Altamonte Springs, Orange County, Florida, USA
November 15, 2020
Size: ~2mm
Tentatively identified as a bark louse nymph. Approximately 2 mm long, almost invisible. Found on a boardwalk railing in Lake Lotus Park, Altamonte Springs, FL.

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Contributed by Jessica Addams on 15 November, 2020 - 5:54pm
Last updated 16 November, 2020 - 7:21am

Moved
Moved from Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 16 November, 2020 - 7:21am

This is most likely ...
a nymph of Stimulopalpus japonicus (Amphientomidae). Yours is the first Florida record on BugGuide.
… Diane Young, 16 November, 2020 - 6:21am

Cropped and moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 15 November, 2020 - 6:15pm

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