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Cotton Stainer Nymph

Dysdercus nigrofasciatus

Photo by Wendy Clapham
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Comments (10)
Wendy Clapham
why did I ever doubt the Oracle! It is indeed a Cotton Stainer Nymph:)
Wendy Clapham
Dear Johan and DrP; this is very interesting indeed! I have looked at both species and both look so similar! I am going to do some more investigating. Thanks so much for your valuable input!
Johan Heyns
Looks like a Cotton Stainer nymph (Dysdercus nigrofasciatus)
drP
It looks an awful lot like a firebug nymph (Pyrrhocoris apterus), but it's not supposed to be found that far south. In any event, this might be a good starting point for narrowing it down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebug
Wendy Clapham
Thanks in any case Leanne! Really cute, looks like he is wearing a tuxedo:)
LeanneGardner
I cant help you with the ID I'm sorry, such a cute little bug!

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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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