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Lygus lineolaris
A small bug with varying brown and lighter striping and light markings. Prefers to move away by walking around the plant rather than fly. They feed on many different plants including a large amount of commercially grown crops. According to Bugguide.net, this is the most common Plant Bug in the USA.
Suburban backyard garden.
I have seen these guys before but never was able to get a good picture of them. They are surprisingly colorful and beautifully patterned for such a small insect.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012
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