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Lygus Bug

Lygus sp.

Photo by AdamBrown
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Field Notes

Description:

A Lygus Bug. About .5 to .75cm long.

Habitat:

On a plant in a meadow

Species ID Suggestions

shield bug or stink bug

Pentatomidae

Comments (2)

Thanks for the IDs Willie and Cindy! They are both really good, but I think the Lygus Bug is the closer match. It's pretty much dead on.
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PublishedJune 18, 2012

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