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Photo by Rosa Maria
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Field Notes

Description:

Little black bug on a thistle with ladybugs, aphids, ants, and a leatherwing.

Habitat:

Along the wetlands with other thistles, Southern Fleabane, Beggar's Tick, etc.

Notes:

Picture was taken in the Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, FL.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
LivanEscudero
That is a true bug, not a beetle. From the rounded shape looks like a Shield-backed Bug.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Insects of Florida
Mission
Insects and Arachnids of Florida
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PublishedApril 12, 2014

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