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Very pretty bug - Elasmostethus cruciatus
Copyright © 2006 Chris

Very pretty bug - Elasmostethus cruciatus
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
May 8, 2006
Size: 1 cm
Been searching and searching, and just can't find out what this pretty little thing is.
Contributed by Chris on 8 December, 2006 - 10:09am
Last updated 19 December, 2006 - 12:34pm

Why, thank you. :)
And thanks for the ID too. Looks dead on to me.
… Chris, 10 December, 2006 - 6:47am

Very pretty photos, too
this, moth, damselfly and ant too.
… Ron Hemberger, 8 December, 2006 - 3:24pm

How about...
Elasmostethus cruciatus or related species?

I'll leave it an expert to make a definitive ID.

....Ed....
… Ed Johnson, 8 December, 2006 - 10:59am

 
Agreed.
This is a pretty distinctive-looking species. Moving to guide page.
… Eric R. Eaton, 19 December, 2006 - 12:34pm

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