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Cretan soldier bug

Lygaeus saxatilis

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Striking bug with body mainly black, and red patches on head, thorax and wings, and red bands on abdomen.

Habitat:

Found on a variety of plants in warm, sunny areas.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Dangermouse
Following that link, all lygaeus look the same to me! :) I'll stay with the ID I have for now, but thanks for suggesting alternatives.
Ashish
Following link says its Lygaeus equestris http://zipcodezoo.com/Key/Animalia/Lygaeus_Genus.asp
Dangermouse
According to my wildlife book, it's definitely lygaeus saxatilis - not sure if the common name is right or not, though, but it's not a milkweed bug.
Ashish
I think its Milkweed bug...!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_milkweed_bug
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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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