Plant Bug - Amphiareus obscuriceps

Moved tentatively; Brad's suggestion makes a lot of sense

… v belov, 24 May, 2011 - 11:45am

Moved

Moved from Lyctocoris campestris. As Steve says below, not a Lyctocoris. Besides his suggestion, perhaps this is another Amphiareus obscuriceps?

… Brad Barnd, 9 March, 2011 - 8:15pm

Lyctocoris campestris, i suppose

… v belov, 11 July, 2009 - 10:17am

Lasichilus vs. Lyctocoris

Might actually be a Lasichilus. Hairs are too long for Lyctocoris campestris.

… Steve Paiero, 10 August, 2010 - 8:26pm

Oddly, I think I just found

another, a year later, same place - at my patio lights:

Is it the same kind, and does it help with ID? Looks the same to me...

… Ashley Bradford, 11 August, 2010 - 6:20pm

Thanks -

That's what I thought perhaps as well.

… Ashley Bradford, 11 July, 2009 - 10:41am

It's not a plant bug.

It's a Minute Pirate Bug (Anthocorid).

… WonGun Kim, 10 July, 2009 - 11:06pm

Ah, thanks!

What are the differences?

… Ashley Bradford, 10 July, 2009 - 11:08pm

Difficult question...

In general, mirids have oscelli, but anthocorids do not. Anthocorids are rather flat and have shorter legs and antennae, and their heads are pointed. Their general color is brown or black.

… WonGun Kim, 10 July, 2009 - 11:30pm

Okay,

I can see that - thanks!

… Ashley Bradford, 10 July, 2009 - 11:32pm