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Is this a bed bug cast skin?

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johnabq

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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 0:45:16
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Hey everybody. I found what appears to be a cast skin underneath my mattress and would really appreciate it if you could have a look at these photos. Thanks. Here is the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53792062@N07/
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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 1:50:42
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Does not look bb related to me. I can't enlarge it enough to get more detail but it does not look like a cast skin or a dead bug.
johnabq

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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 2:04:47
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Thanks KillerQueen, what should I look for when identifying a bed bug exoskeleton? What made me suspicious is the discoloration of the lower back.
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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 2:11:09
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This is a picture of a cast skin.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/bedbugwarrior/P3020331.jpg

And here.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/bedbugwarrior/P3020335.jpg
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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 2:21:23
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Thanks KillerQueen!

The second picture is the clearest for future reference. I am still a little worried.
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Posted 2 years ago
Fri Sep 10 2010 3:15:03
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It looks like a dead caterpillar of a little moth...