Bright Red Nymph for ID

GrayB · #1 (**permalink**) 30-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Hi Everyone,
I found this beautiful bright red nymph today, can anyone help with the ID please.
Thanks

Gray.

charlieb · #2 (**permalink**) 30-06-2009, 06:12 PM

Anthocoris sp?

asheleaf · #3 (**permalink**) 30-06-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by charlieb

Anthocoris sp?

I'll second that. It will soon darken and look more recognisable!

Ashe

GrayB · #4 (**permalink**) 30-06-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks Charlieb, i'd never come across an insect with such a brilliant red colouring before.
Ashe, so this nymph is fresh, as it were, could whats behind it be what it had moulted?
Thanks again both

Gray.

asheleaf · #5 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GrayB

Thanks Charlieb, i'd never come across an insect with such a brilliant red colouring before.
Ashe, so this nymph is fresh, as it were, could whats behind it be what it had moulted?
Thanks again both

Gray.

yes, thats its old skin, exuvium I think is the correct term. The red will darken quite quickly to become that same dark brown colour.

Ashe