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Wildlife Spotting

Photo by Mandy Hollman
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Field Notes

Description:

Nymphs. Found in a group, but I could not find the eggs. I think they're sticking together to mimic ants (exhibiting myrmecomorphy), which deters predators.
Look like Leaf-footed bug nymphs I spotted earlier, but their heads are red instead of black.

Habitat:

Side of my house, in shade under top deck

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
I think my Swamp Hibiscus used to have these in their seed heads in the Spring.

Spotted for Missions

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The Color Red
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Wildlife of Georgia
Photographed
PublishedMay 10, 2012

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