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Leaf-footed Bug in fresh water marsh - Namacus annulicornis
Copyright © 2012 Karen Anthonisen Finch

Leaf-footed Bug in fresh water marsh - Namacus annulicornis

Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
September 21, 2012
This appears to be a nymph (no wings) and a much smaller one (early instar?) was nearby, however the coloration was different. They were on flowerbuds on tall stalks of Alligator Flag (Thalia geniculata L) in a marsh. (The photo shows them on the railing where they were placed for photos.)

BTW - I have video of the insect, for what it's worth.

In hopes of helping to identify this individual, here's a (blurry) image of the smaller one referred to above.

Images of this individual: tag all
Leaf-footed Bug in fresh water marsh - Namacus annulicornis Leaf-footed Bug in fresh water marsh - Namacus annulicornis Leaf-footed Bug in fresh water marsh - Namacus annulicornis
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Contributed by Karen Anthonisen Finch on 23 September, 2012 - 9:54am
Last updated 29 January, 2015 - 10:00am

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Yurika is a total genius.
well, what else is new.

Moved from Lygaeoidea.
… v belov, 29 January, 2015 - 12:26am login or register to post comments

How about this?
Host plant fits too...

… Yurika Alexander, 29 January, 2015 - 12:16am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Yurika!
I had just looked at it again a week ago, wondering just what it was... Now I know!
… Karen Anthonisen Finch, 29 January, 2015 - 9:56am login or register to post comments

the more i look at it, the more i like it
...and the more it puzzles me!

Moved from unidentified nymphs.
… v belov, 21 November, 2013 - 7:56am login or register to post comments

any chance you may have other angles? please add
looks intriguing, must figure it out

Moved from Unidentified Heteroptera nymphs and eggs.
… v belov, 16 November, 2013 - 12:16pm login or register to post comments

 
The third picture is another angle that I just uploaded
after reading your request. I also added the thumb for the smaller insect.
I have learned the plant's name is Alligator Flag (Thalia geniculata L)
… Karen Anthonisen Finch, 21 November, 2013 - 5:23am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 6 October, 2012 - 4:11pm login or register to post comments

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