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Elder bug

Photo by MikeAdams
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Species ID Suggestions

Red-shouldered bug (nymph)

Jadera haematoloma

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Comments (3)
auntnance123
also called the soapberry bug: http://soapberrybug.org/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1
Aaron_G
This does resemble the nymph of the eastern boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata), but I don't see the yellow dorsal stripe that is prevalent in that species. http://bugguide.net/node/view/3598
alin
Such a vibrant colour!
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012

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