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Flying Insect #473625

Asked July 26, 2018, 4:24 PM EDT

Could you identify? Can this bite humans?

Weld County Colorado

Expert Response

With the clear, patterned wings that must be a lace bug (Tingidae family) of some kind.

All lace bugs are strictly plant feeders, none can bite.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 27, 2018, 3:43 PM EDT

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Flying Insect #473625

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