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Flat or Bark Bug

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted on hibiscus and measured about 5/8" long

Habitat:

Tropical wet forest in SW Costa Rica about 1 mile to the ocean.

Species ID Suggestions

Flat Bug or Bark Bug

Aradidae, Mezirinae
bayucca
1

Comments (7)
Jeannette
Hehe :-P Yes yes I see the alien, that's why it's so awesome..
LarryGraziano
Thanks! Did you notice it has an alien face on the back? Gracias. Notaron que tiene una cara de un alien en la espalda? whoops!

Spotted for Missions

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
Mission
2012 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Insects of Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedAugust 11, 2012

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