Insect ID help please
Louise J
last year
Noticed this bug for the first time this summer in our New Jersey yard, zone 7. Body is about size of pencil eraser, gawky legs when walking but it also flies. Also see the same exact size/shaped bug but with a red back and white spots. A positive identification would be appreciated, thanks!
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