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Broad-headed Bug-Alydus - Alydus eurinus
Copyright © 2005 Naomi Smith

Broad-headed Bug-Alydus - Alydus eurinus
Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
September 2, 2005
Size: 1 inch approximately
This image was shot from about 8 feet away and as such is not very good. I hope someone can ID from the photo.
Contributed by Naomi Smith on 4 September, 2005 - 4:31pm
Last updated 11 December, 2008 - 3:26pm

Moved
Moved from Broad-headed Bugs.
… Beatriz Moisset, 11 December, 2008 - 3:26pm

Alydidae, I think
Looks like a Broad-headed Bug, family Alydidae. Perhaps genus Alydus?

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
… Cotinis, 4 September, 2005 - 8:54pm

 
Alydus eurinus, yes
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… v belov, 16 November, 2008 - 6:19pm

 
Insect
Thank you Patrick, I really appreciate it.
Naomi
… Naomi Smith, 4 September, 2005 - 10:41pm

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