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"True bug"

Dysdercus sp (Pyrrhocoridae)

Photo by Sckel
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"True bug"

Dysdercus sp (Pyrrhocoridae)
João Burini
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Comments (7)
Sckel
Obrigado, John Burini
Sckel
Thanks Antonio and Adasha; was the first time i saw one of these.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Wow this is great,beautiful capture,perfect series,congrats Sckel and thanks for sharing one more amazing spotting
Sckel
Leuba, thank you for your comment and your suggestion. João helped me with ID.
Leuba Ridgway
Sckel, Try looking for "Percevejo" Brazil. Hope this link helps- http://www.flickr.com/photos/brutamonte/8370959068/
Leuba Ridgway
Great series of photos ! Has an Assassin Bug mouth parts but some features don't fit. I am sure someone will be able to ID this smart bug.
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PublishedJune 12, 2013

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