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What is this bug I saw in Texas? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by Zachariah@lemmy.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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[–] Cuzscience@lemmy.world 19 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

iNaturalist is definitely a good suggestion, but it is NOT an assassin bug, wrong markings and body form. It looks to be in the genus Alysus. Here’s what iNaturalist gave me as a likely hit. Also, I’d recommend the Seek app (it’s associated with iNaturalist) over iNaturalist app for casual users as it gives quick likely identifications through real-time image matching and does not require engaging the broader iNaturalist community.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

thank you

[–] Glifted@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Looks like an assassin bug of some sort. Recommend the iNaturalist app and/or BugGuide to help determine more specific information

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Looks like a broadheaded bug

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

thank you

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Google lens is suggesting maybe Rice Ear Bug

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Ear Bug

I'd rather not, thank you very much.