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ID this bug?

10 years ago

I have spent quite some time trying to ID this bug and have had no luck. Pretty sure this is what is chewing on the new growth on my blueberries. Just thought someone here might know. It is small, about as long as a grain of uncooked rice and about 3 times as wide as a grain of rice.....or another way about the size of a ladybug but of course not as round.

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Bradybb WA-Zone8
10 years ago
I looked for a little while and didn't see anything either,but found a person that may help.
Michael C Thomas Ph.D is or was the curator at the Florida State Collection of Arthropods.
Email is: thomasm@doacs.state.fl.us

Brady
bamboo_rabbit
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks Brady, will try that route.
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gator_rider2
10 years ago
It looks like Palmetto Bug marking on back but size small for adult.
bamboo_rabbit
Original Author
10 years ago
Gator,

I see the markings you mean but this is definitely not a roach, it is a beetle of some sort. I emailed the DR Brady linked so I hope he will answer.

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