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Wheel Bug nymph
Copyright © 2024 Laura

Wheel Bug nymph
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 1, 2023
Wheel bug nymph capture of pest stinkbug. But what are the critters who were swarming over the stinkbugs body while the wheel bug was eating? It reminded me of when sharks feed in the ocean and are surrounded by schools of fish to partake in it as well. Took a number of great videos of this
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Contributed by Laura on 13 June, 2024 - 5:44pm
Last updated 9 March, 2025 - 4:10pm

Looks like a mix of Chloropidae and Milichiidae
… Bugologist1, 9 March, 2025 - 4:11pm login or register to post comments

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One possibility...


There may be others, so hold on for additional opinions.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 13 June, 2024 - 5:59pm login or register to post comments

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