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Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

Heteropteran (Lygaeidae?), mating on Hibisus sp.

Habitat:

Along planted village fence row near plot of disturbed undergoing secondary regeneration. Also close to disturbed coastal freshwater swamp forest/sago swamp forest paralleling ocean beach.

Notes:

Coordinate position approximate.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Dangermouse
I would say most likely part of the Lygaeidae family, but not exactly sure which species.

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PublishedAugust 4, 2011

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