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Bordered plant bug

Largus cf. cinctus with nymphs - Largus

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Field Notes

Description:

Small and red. Looks similar to a light bulb.

Habitat:

Found on the leaf of a green vine.

Notes:

I think this may be a largus (bordered plant) nymph according to my research.

Reference Links:

Tiny red bugs II - Largus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
HemaShah
Here is the link to that mission. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8176997 you can join and then add the spotting to the mission.Parental care in insects is a fascinating topic.
HemaShah
There is a mission on Brooding behavior in insects.This might be a good addition to it!
Dawn Lopez-Garanzuay
Thank you thaptor for the help in identifying this interesting arthropod! You are right they do change a lot.
thaptor
Yes, Largus sp.! Appearance changes a lot from hatchling to adult: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1161478/bgimage

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PublishedJanuary 13, 2017

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