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Insects on Tree Trunk in Florida: Need Better Photos for Identification

Florida homeowner sees many bugs clustered on a tree trunk. Initial photo missing. Follow-up photo provided but unclear. Expert asks for size, color, wings, closer image. Suspects they're migrating, not harming the tree.

Insects on tree

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