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Attack of the Bird Poo Bug
Alone on tree leaves, tiny white specks kept catching my eye during a hike last week. It was simply an accident that I was looking closely enough to see one moving. I figured it was either an insect or mobile bird poo - either way, it warranted further investigation.
It wasn't until I was able to zoom in on the shot that I realized I was looking at a tiny creature carrying eggs on her back. I'm still unclear as to what species this is, but she certainly is remarkable.
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Comment from: Susannah [Visitor] · http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com
I recognize this! But I don't know what it is. What plant was it on?
I investigated some I found a few years ago; here are the posts with photos, but no ID.
http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2007/06/im-stumped-what-is-this.html and http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2007/06/aphid-in-sheeps-clothing.html .
I investigated some I found a few years ago; here are the posts with photos, but no ID.
http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2007/06/im-stumped-what-is-this.html and http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2007/06/aphid-in-sheeps-clothing.html .
07/09/10 @ 13:57
Comment from: Bill [Member] 
I identify plant and tree leaves even more poorly than I do insects and similar animals. But I think there were many out this past weekend (late June, outside DC). I'm pretty certain the second picture had eggs or young on the cotton exterior; the first one just seemed like pure fluff.
And I really dig those devil horns.
And I really dig those devil horns.
07/09/10 @ 19:55
Comment from: Susannah [Visitor] · http://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com
Maybe you should try sending them in to BugGuide. They identified mine as Jumping plant lice, Psyllidae.
They're different than yours, though.
I see what you mean about eggs or young; what a load it is carrying!
They're different than yours, though.
I see what you mean about eggs or young; what a load it is carrying!
07/09/10 @ 21:21
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