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Scentless Plantbug

Jadera sp. (possibly J. coturnix)

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bug, speckled with brown and red. About 7 mm long. Family Rhopalidae. These look similar to some of the Lygaeidae, but have many more veins in the wings. Jadera spp. are also called Soapberry Bugs.

Habitat:

Came to the lights of a store, Axtla de Terrazas near Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

Reference Links:

Rhopalidae, Jadera coturnix, Soapberry Bug - a photo on Flickriver

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Comments (3)
Sckel
I am fine. Thanks. I hope you are fine. Have a Happy New Year, best wishes
LaurenZarate
Thank you Sckel, great call. I missed all those veins in the wings. How are you? Happy New Year and great bug hunting!
Sckel
Hi Lauren, This is Rhopalidae - Jadera sp :)

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PublishedJanuary 11, 2016

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