The first time I saw one of these was two years ago. Sprucebunny found one at the pigroast. The second time was today. It's only a little over an eighth of an inch long. I took probably 75 photos in order to get 3 clear ones. Anyone have a clue what he is?
I tried putting it on my wrist for a photo. IT BIT ME! Or stung me, I aint sure which. So back on the sheet of paper it went.
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/2400/fuzzy_bug_3.jpg)
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/2400/fuzzy_bug_1.jpg)
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/2400/fuzzy_bug_2.jpg)
Looks like an earwig having a bad hair wig day. :D
I don't know but I don't think I would have put it on me. :o
Quote from: LeeB on August 19, 2009, 11:24:09 PM
I don't know but I don't think I would have put it on me. :o
Coward! ;)
I'm thinking bed bug. Does it have a flat body under that fuzz? :-X
plant hopper nymph. They're in the super family Fulgoroidea.
Hey you didn't cheat by having your daughter solve this did you. :D
Norm
Pigman's daughter got that PHD just to keep up with the old man's vast knowledge. ;D ;D ;D
But seems one of Jeff's pics clearly shows the earwig-like pincers, which leads me to think an earwig nymph (because of size and color). But can't find anything that explains the fuzz on its back.
I can't find any evidence yet that Pigman is correct. ;)
Quote from: Norm on August 20, 2009, 11:22:48 AM
Hey you didn't cheat by having your daughter solve this did you. :D
Being smart is knowing where to get information. ;) My daughter is only 75% sure from just looking at the pictures.
I'm 25% sure then it might be sumpthin else. :D
Earwig with an afro?
Another possibility is some kind of pseudoscorpion (5 mm long). Is the body flat and rounded. They have a claw like forelimb (pedipalp). They are common under bark and debris, but have 8 legs like spiders. What beenthere is talking about on an earwig are cerci and are on the rear end, not the front.
Another glance does make me believe it is some kind of insect nymph.
Green Lacewing larva
I think we have a winner 8)
Here is a link to a picture of the larvae.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/305364
It's a good bug !! They even sell them 8)
I came across that green lacewing on another site but had dismissed it, but now seeing it at your source I have to agree! I think we have a winner! :)
Looks like a good connection to me too. Congrats to mburrow on the find. 8)
Yup and winner, sure is tiny. If they didn't carry that load, you wouldn't even see it. ;D