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Four-lined Plant Bug, nymph early instar

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Description:

Tiny red insect. Slightly older nymphs have black markings. Damage to the plant can be seen as the black markings on the leaves. Family Miridae.

Habitat:

Suburban garden, feeding on the Oregano.

Notes:

Later instar: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/309... Adult: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/303...

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Updated ID and links added for older nymph and adult.

ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2013
Submitted on May 13, 2013

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