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Aug 24, 2020 10:48 AM CST
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Name: Sunshine
Hillsborough, NC (Zone 7b)
Looking at the front arms, we were thinking since kind of mantis, but honestly we have no idea. Found it on a buckthorn. We're in NC, zone 7b/8a. Seek didn't even see a bug. It's not a dicot, I promise.


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Aug 24, 2020 11:20 AM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
Region: New Mexico Region: Arizona Region: Ukraine Cactus and Succulents Plant Identifier Plays in the sandbox
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Wow! That is a well hidden insect! It almost looks like a flower. I hope someone can ID it.
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Aug 24, 2020 1:27 PM CST
Name: Greg Chrislip
Memphis, TN (Zone 7b)
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My first guess would be lace bug nymph. Family Tingidae
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Aug 24, 2020 1:45 PM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
Region: New Mexico Region: Arizona Region: Ukraine Cactus and Succulents Plant Identifier Plays in the sandbox
Greenhouse Bromeliad Adeniums Morning Glories Avid Green Pages Reviewer Brugmansias
Thank you, Greg! Interesting insect.
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