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Seed Bug

? Family : Rhyparochromidae

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small dark slim insect about 6mm long. Eyes looked prominent. Fore legs had strong-looking femur. Antennae appeared to have 4 segments.

Habitat:

Grass lands

Notes:

Found this insect in the house. He had flown in at night.

Reference Links:

Family Rhyparochromidae - Seed Bugs

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Leuba Ridgway
now that you mention it Martin, the front legs do look odd - one of the things I first noticed were the thickish femora. I searched for an ID for hours - thought it could be from either family Pachygronthidae (antennae too long) or Ischnorhynchinae ( femur not thick enough). Totally confusing !! I don't know enough about bugs to further distinguish between them all. Hopefully will find out one day... your flickr pic is so clear and the bug is beautifully green ( to add to the confusion !)
MartinL
I would call this a backwards bug because its front legs belong on the back. I cannot view this creature now without smiling. I do not understand this group and offer no suggestions except to say I found one before and got an expert comment, but alas, no ID http://www.flickr.com/photos/66925960@N08/6281694148/in/set-72157627535727165/
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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