UPDATE! A Tucson entomologist has made her verdict: Giant Mesquite Bug!
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/01/28/giant-mesquite-bug-adult-and-nymphs-and-its-edible/
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I have no idea. You could send the image to a university entomology department to try to ID it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bug.
Good idea! One of the scientists who I work with is married to an entomologist. I'm curious now what she will have to say. Maybe this is a NEW species on my front sidewalk!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a Giant Mesquite Bug.
ReplyDeleteThasus neocalifornicus
Thanks, David! Your verdict came in just as I was posting an update. The nymphs are colorful and gorgeous, too!
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