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Cotton Stainer Bug

Dysdercus sp.

Photo by Ozbird
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Cotton Stainer Bug

Dysdercus sp.
tmvdh
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Comments (4)
Maria dB
Its colors match the plant it is on well.
Ozbird
Ok, I am already glad you know it is that kind of bug! ;) Thx very much for the ID tmvdh!
tmvdh
Looks like a Cotton Stainer Bug, Dysdercus sp. It's difficult to say which species...

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