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hyst
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Please ID this very small insect Jul 16, 2011 19:45:11 GMT -8

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Post by hyst on Jul 16, 2011 19:45:11 GMT -8

Please identify this. I have several more photos, and some video as well.

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The first one I found on my desk inside and it looked very strange, like it was covered in dust or dirt or something. Then a couple days later one fell from the ceiling of my garage right in front of me. I have photos and video of both, yeah nothing better to do.

entoman
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Please ID this very small insect Jul 16, 2011 21:47:59 GMT -8

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Post by entoman on Jul 16, 2011 21:47:59 GMT -8

They appear to be nymphs of some specie from the Family Reduviidae, or assassin bugs. They prey upon other insects. And yes, they are covered in dust. Some species will coat themselves in dust and debris as a kind of camouflage. I'm not sure what specific species this is, but I hope the information I did give was helpful.

hyst
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Please ID this very small insect Jul 17, 2011 8:49:40 GMT -8

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Post by hyst on Jul 17, 2011 8:49:40 GMT -8

Yes it was helpful, thank you. When you mentioned they prey on other insects that reminded of something. The first one I found I thought had died and I left it in the container. A couple days later when I found the second one I put it in the same container, but the first turned out to be moving again, still alive. While I was photographing, one jumped on the other and apparently killed it.