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ant-mimic bug on lead plant - Alydus
Copyright © 2009 James C. Trager

ant-mimic bug on lead plant - Alydus
Shaw Nature Reserve near Gray Summit, Franklin County, Missouri, USA
August 20, 2009
Size: 12-13mm
I was called to look at a "strange ant", and this is what I saw. Note the extruded proboscis, "looking for" a pod to puncture.
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Contributed by James C. Trager on 20 August, 2009 - 12:14pm
Last updated 26 September, 2010 - 7:26pm

Moved
Moved from Alydus.
… v belov, 26 September, 2010 - 7:26pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

But still wondering, is this A. pilosulus?
… James C. Trager, 23 August, 2009 - 2:15pm login or register to post comments

May not be the exact species but...
Please look through Alydus. Your example is a nymph.

An example:
… Ron M., 20 August, 2009 - 12:37pm login or register to post comments

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