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Some sort of aphid. A very small (about 1mm long) pink arthropod. Translucent. Has limb-like projections for chemical defense. Found on the metal hood of a public trashcan.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2011
Submitted on Sep 27, 2011
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Ah! Okay! I never seen them in pink before. Thanks!
It's an aphid. The projections on the back are called "cornicles". They are used to secrete defensive chemicals and pheromones.