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Atanycolus sp? Female
Very tiny bug mostly black with red/orange rear, long spine for egg laying. "Next to impossible to identify this genus from images alone, however it is one of the more common genera in the subfamily. Identification of images on this guide page are NOT absolute! " - Bug Guide
Columbus Georgia on an oak tree
Spotted on Aug 28, 2016
Submitted on Aug 28, 2016
2 Comments
Thank you @Forest Dragon! The egg laying position tipped me off too.
Likely, here is a link: http://bugguide.net/node/view/155956
Most certainly a female ovipositing (laying eggs).