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What kind of bug is this?

eviltwin · 2016-01-07 18:21:46

Can anyone identify this guy? I've found a couple in the last few week and have no idea what they are. Thanks.

07-01-2016 07:21PM

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eviltwin

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Can anyone identify this guy? I've found a couple in the last few week and have no idea what they are. Thanks.

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#2 08-01-2016 01:22AM

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Looks like a shield bug of some sort

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#3 08-01-2016 01:23AM

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Where is was found and the conditions may help to identify it, also some idea of actual size etc.

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#4 08-01-2016 10:33AM

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It was found in a cupboard under the stairs where I keep cleaning products. It was walking on duster. I've found them in this location before always just one. It's about the size of a grain of rice.

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#5 08-01-2016 03:24PM

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Ahh, I thought those were fish scales it was photographer on!! It looks like woodworm to me, but I am no expert, hopefully someone else will confirm. Look for flight holes in any nearby wood.

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