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http://bugguide.net/node/view/20163/bgim…-Good photo.Try Bugguide.net.-Its the nymphal stage of a bug, and I think its a box elder bug.......
I was outside watering my tree and found about 10 of these insects just hanging out. Can you please tell me what they are? Thanks!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64561635@N0…

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That is the nymph stage of the Giant Mesquite Bug (Thasus Neocalifornicus).

Their bright red color warns predators that they do not taste good. They also release a stinky chemical when threatened.

They feed off sap and leaves of the mesquite tree and often form big clusters.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/20163/bgim…

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Good photo.

Try Bugguide.net.

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It's the nymphal stage of a bug, and I think it's a box elder bug.
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