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Please help, possible beetle? - Lygus lineolaris
Copyright © 2009 Brian

Please help, possible beetle? - Lygus lineolaris
Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
June 4, 2009
Size: 2-3 cm
Thanks in advance. I've looked and looked and haven't found anything close to this. It looks somewhat beetle-ish.
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Contributed by Brian on 18 June, 2009 - 9:01pm
Last updated 2 July, 2009 - 3:18pm

Plant Bug
It's a Plant Bug (Miridae(1)). Our plant bug experts should be able to give a more refined ID.

They are common but overlooked because they are small and spend most of their time on plants.
… John F. Carr, 18 June, 2009 - 9:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I was REALLY stumped. Thanks to you, I did a google search and quickly found out it is a "tarnished plant bug".

I appreciate it very much!!!

Brian
… Brian, 18 June, 2009 - 9:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Agree...
^^
… WonGun Kim, 18 June, 2009 - 9:41pm login or register to post comments

 
Bug or beetle?
FYI, a typical bug's wings form an X on its back, like your specimen here. A beetle typically has a straight line down its back.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 June, 2009 - 9:30pm login or register to post comments

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