What is it
by Judy Via-Wolff
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What is it
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Judy Via-Wolff
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Photograph - Photo
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I could not enter much for keywords because I do not know what this is! It is an extremely aggressive creature with a body about an inch long not including legs or feelers. It makes a loud noise when agitated which is how I found it because my dog was trying to smell it. It is quite feisty. Has a sort of grasshopper body, but would appreciate an identity if anyone has one. Here it perches on our canoe which gave it such wonderful contrast. It has been identified as a Shield Bug! There are many varieties. Thanks for defining!
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September 8th, 2013
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Byron Varvarigos
These look a bit like 'wheel bugs', aka 'assassin bugs', which have a structure on their backs resembling an arc of a toothed wheel or gear and can deliver a nasty wound with their proboscis. v
Dawn Senior-Trask
Beautiful photo! I love bugs! Glad you discovered its i.d. -- I knew it was a true bug of some type. Love the colors here! v/f
Judy Via-Wolff
Definatley is a Shield Bug. Look them up, many varieites and really awesome differences and colors etc.
Judy Via-Wolff
My sister-in-law in Florida had informed me that this is Shield Bug. And bad for gardens. So hopefully the mystery is solved, I am going to look up Shield bugs now!
Debbie Portwood
Great shot! I found one very similar, but mine has a longer head and round bumpy protrusion behind the head. Maybe it is in the same family of insects. You can look at mine near the bottom of the first page in my all critters gallery. v.f
EMONA Art
I don't know what this is, Judy, but I surely do love your capture!!! :)) great macro! f+V