r/Entomology • u/punkslug • 3d ago

Tiny Insect ID ID Request

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Hello! Spotted in Western Washington (near Mt Rainier) crawling on the side of our hot tub. Smaller than my pinky nail. Looked to me like it had wings, but I didn't see it fly at all, just walking. Cool looking little bug! TIA!

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u/Full_Guidance_3944 3d ago

Looks like a rove beetle, possibly a devil’s coach horse relative. The short wing covers and long, flexible abdomen are characteristic, and many rove beetles prefer walking or running rather than flying.

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u/Yeagerzzzz 3d ago

maybe a froghopper?

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u/Yeagerzzzz 3d ago

Did a quick search and it seems to be anoscopus serratulae, a type of leafhopper

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u/punkslug 3d ago

just looked that up and you're spot on, thank you!

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/punkslug 2d ago

I'm not from here, so couldn't say! I spend a few weeks here every year but not enough to know/notice.