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Spined Assassin Bug

Sinea Diadema

Description:

a very small, spiky, mantis like insect. 5-8 millimeters large.

Habitat:

found on hydrangia flowers that had just been cut in the yard. Wooded suburban area.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Dragoon
Dragoon 11 years ago
Spined Assassin Bug
Sinea Diadema Sinea diadema


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3 Comments

Dragoon
Dragoon 11 years ago

Welcome! Thanks for the great spotting.

bbprevas
bbprevas 11 years ago

much obliged for the ID Dragoon!

Dragoon
Dragoon 11 years ago

Definitely an assassin bug. Not sure what species. If I figure it out, I'll suggest it.

bbprevas
Spotted by
bbprevas

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Jul 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 20, 2012

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