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Lygaeus equestris

Lygaeus equestris

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Field Notes

Description:

Found this hiding in the shrubs

Habitat:

As I am aware it should be native to Europe and not north Africa

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
arne.roysland
The common name is Black-and-Red Bug and is found some places in Africa according to the map https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/362835-Lygaeus-equestris
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PublishedMay 1, 2023

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