I've often seen this particular insect. It appears quite common, but I never learned its name. It's got 6 legs and 2 antenna. It's back is flat, almost to the point of seeming to have no head (I'm not sure if it can fly), and at the back of its back is an upside down V in light read. It appears to move rather slowly, in what to humans would be a brisk walk, taking its size into account, which I'd estimate is 1-1.5 cm long, or maybe a half inch. Also, I live in NY state, where at certain times of the year they seem to be very abundent. I'm sorry I can't give much more specific information.
2007-10-26 14:40:14 · 2 answers · asked by kvn8907 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Not red upside-down V pinciers, red upside-down markings on its back, polly-pocket.
I hope I get the right answer before the time limit. I don't want to have to extend it. On the other hand, this question's far from the front page by now.
2007-10-27 13:37:55 · update #1
earwigs.
garden bugs, bed bugs, lace bugs, stink bugs, turtle bugs, red and black froghoppers or ground bugs as shown in the following link:
http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk/bugs/aphanus%20rolandri.jpg
check out the other links.
2007-10-27 09:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by polly-pocket 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good description, but it's hard to 'see' without a picture. The red ^ sounds like a bug, maybe a nymph, but beyond that I can't venture.
2007-10-26 19:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋