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Broad-headed bug

Genus Alydus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

8 mm long bug

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Genus Alydus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Broad-headed bug

Genus Alydus

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stho002
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Broad-Headed Bug

Alydus spp.

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Wixenstyx
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Comments (5)
Wixenstyx
Given the wings, it's an adult, too.
KarenL
It does Mark, but I'm pretty sure this guy isn't an assassin bug as his head seems too big!
Mark Ridgway
Looks a bit like our latest invaders http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/42435017

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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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