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Tomato Bug

Engytatus modestus

Photo by flowntheloop
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34.4043, -85.0311

Field Notes

Description:

Gold and mint green, shimmery Mirid bug at porch lights.

Habitat:

Front porch near open field and overgrown hardwood forest. Lots of nightshades nearby (including Carolina horsenettle and cultivated tomatoes).

Reference Links:

Tomato Bug - Engytatus modestus - Overview, Species Engytatus modestus - Tomato Bug - BugGuide.Net

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