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Verilude (Scentless True Bug)

Corizus hyoscyami

Photo by Sof
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Field Notes

Description:

Really small and calm insect, around 1cm of size. Red with a black pattern.

Habitat:

Forest (not dense) on a mountain range near the sea. Around 260m high (unsure).

Notes:

This one was pretty calm, going around the plant curiously. I actually petted it with a finger and he ignored me completely.

Reference Links:

Corizus hyoscyami - Information on Corizus hyoscyami, Corizus hyoscyami

Species ID Suggestions

Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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James McNair
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Comments (2)
Sof
Thanks! It does seem quite similar to a milkweed bug. Although James A McNair's ID was wrong, it was the clue I needed to find what this bug was for I had no reason where to look. And that's why I always value the suggestions. Thanks for the help!
Maria dB
It does look very similar to a milkweed bug - nice spotting!

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Portugal's Biodiversity
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedAugust 9, 2014

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