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Hairy Chinch Bug

Blissus leucopterus hirtus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small Bug. Dark brown coloration with short wings. Wings, pale with dark markings. Reddish legs.

Habitat:

Heckscher State Park. Seaside dune area. Found on the boardwalk.

Reference Links:

Subspecies Blissus leucopterus hirtus - BugGuide.Net

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