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Four-lined Plant Bug, nymph late instar

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Description:

Small insect. Bright orange-red body and head. Protonum and wing buds black with yellow stripes. Some black and yellow markings on the abdomen. This species prefers to feed on members of the Mint family.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard, feeding on Oregano.

Notes:

See younger nymph here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/230... Adult: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/303...

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on May 28, 2013
Submitted on Jun 30, 2013

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