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Euschistus - Euschistus servus - male
Copyright © 2009 Andrew Meeds

Euschistus - Euschistus servus - Male
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
August 5, 2006
What's on the end there? Any ideas? Hmm... Thanks for the input!
Contributed by Andrew Meeds on 17 November, 2009 - 9:32pm
Last updated 17 November, 2009 - 10:51pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Oh! Awesome. Thanks for the info!
… Andrew Meeds, 17 November, 2009 - 9:45pm

 
from Dr D.B. Thomas:
"The object projecting from the terminus is the pygophore (genital capsule). Mr. Bug is in post-coital glow, so to speak. I am surprised he
is not lighting up a cigarette!"
… Mike Quinn, 19 November, 2009 - 9:37am

 
Haha!
Love the description!
… Andrew Meeds, 19 November, 2009 - 9:55am

exhibitioniste malgré lui: ♂ E. servus w/genital capsule out
great shot!
… v belov, 17 November, 2009 - 9:43pm

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