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Soapberry Bug

Jadera haematoloma

Photo by auntnance123
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28.4322, -80.7601

Field Notes

Description:

approx. 1/2 inch; the dusky black wings are not present in smaller ones and obscure the red abdomen in adults

Habitat:

leaf litter

Notes:

I've posted this bug before, but had never seen this behavior--can't tell if it is feeding on the seed. I believe the seed it is holding is from smilax.

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Jadera haematoloma

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Comments (2)
Machi
Your spotting is very similar to mine http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/360906069. Another user told me that they love the sap from the chinaberry tree and seeds

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Earth Week 2011
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Seeds and Seed Pods
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PublishedApril 28, 2011

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