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Red-shouldered Bug nymphs

Jadera haematoloma

Photo by MrsPbio
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Field Notes

Description:

These buggers are everywhere- especially in a huge clump of fallen spanish moss.

Habitat:

Mostly gathered in a large clump of Spanish moss.

Species ID Suggestions

Red-shouldered Bug nymphs

Jadera haematoloma

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ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Hi Karen, these are not "Lovebugs", they are nymphs of a type of Scentless Plant Bug. They are found year round in Florida.
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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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