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Squash bug nymph

Anasa tristis

Photo by KarenL
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Squash Bug nymph - Anasa tristis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
KarenL
Thanks Sergio - I hadn't noticed that!
Sergio Monteiro
The tip of the antennas are very interesting. Maybe they can be a clue?
KarenL
I wondered that too Sergio but I don't see a beak. I wish I had taken a few more shots!
Sergio Monteiro
Maybe it is an assassin bug. Some of them are very similar to stink bugs. . http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8208885
KarenL
Thanks Yofran! It doesn't have the usual stink bug shape - do you know what species it is?
KarenL
I've still not been able to find an ID for this guy. Closest I could find was a Damsel bug (Hoplistoscelis sp.) nymph but I'm really not sure. Any ideas anyone?

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PublishedAugust 24, 2011

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