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Broken-backed Bug (Taylorilygus apicalis)
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Copyright © 2006
Carla Finley
Plant hopper? -
Taylorilygus apicalis
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
March 30, 2006
This flower is maybe 3/4 across. The bug is maybe 1/4 inch or smaller.
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Contributed by
Carla Finley
on 30 March, 2006 - 10:55am
Last updated 7 December, 2008 - 9:20pm
Moved
Moved from
Plant Bugs
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john and jane balaban
, 7 December, 2008 - 9:20pm
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Miridae.
This is a "plant bug" in the family Miridae, as evidenced by the crease (called a cuneus) in the front wing, just before it goes from leathery to membraneous. Mirids are incredibly diverse, and getting them even to genus is pretty difficult.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 30 March, 2006 - 12:59pm
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Wow
Thank you so much Eric.
Carla Finley
Venice, FL
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Carla Finley
, 30 March, 2006 - 1:01pm
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