Ant Damsel Bug
Himacerus mirmicoides
Beetle

TQ4692 02/05/2020 ©Raymond Small

Found on the ground or on low vegetation usually in dry open locations. Adults (7-8mm) overwinter, then mate and egg-lay during spring. Its common name is due to early instars having an ant-like appearance.

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