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Darth Maul Bug

Spilostethus hospes

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The milkweed bug is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae. The antennae and legs are black in colour. The pronotum has two broad vertical bands. The abdomen has two oval spots and two transverse bands.

Habitat:

Roadside near a rice field.

Reference Links:

Darth Maul Bug (Spilostethus hospes) · iNaturalist

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