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RayB:
I occasionally find these things in my house (Toronto, Ontario). I've never seen this insect before in my life. Most I've found were barely more than 1/8th of an inch long. I've seen 3 varieties at that size. Black and smooth, white and powdery/lumpy looking, and greyish powdery/lumpy looking.

The first time I ever saw the little white ones, I thought it was one of those quick little jumping spiders covered in drywall dust. I thought the thick hind legs were 2 stuck together.

The photos below show the biggest one I've ever found, at about half an inch long. The bigger ones are always greyish and lumpy/powdery. (Of course I've only ever found three of this size).

Sorry for the poor quality photos. What's fascinating about these guys is the large rear legs which give them a sort of mech-robot sort of look when they walk. They have 6 legs, and two short antennae.

gryhnd:


Warrior Bug

 :laugh:

Rick:
Hit up http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ and see if they'll identify it for you.  A buddy of mine swears by the site.

RayB:

--- Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on August 30, 2010, 09:14:52 am ---Hit up http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ and see if they'll identify it for you.  A buddy of mine swears by the site.

--- End quote ---
Done and done.

gryhnd:
I think I inadvertently found your bug.

I was on the above referenced site again to show my kid info on the Conifer Bugs we get around here (S.E. Mass) in the fall.

Lo-and-behold....check out the pic at the bottom of the page:

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/11/13/western-conifer-seed-bug-and-whats-that-bug-book-preview/

"..an Assassin Bug, an immature Masked Hunter"

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