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Cotton Stainer Bug

Dysdercus sp.

Photo by Chris Carille
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Description:

Seen in Costa Rica near Arenal Volcano.

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Comments (9)
LarryGraziano
I posted a few on my profile. I just got a shot of one today which was all dark and much larger than this one along with some eggs which may be from the same species. I will post later.
Chris Carille
You are definitely correct... just not sure of the exact species. Good call, as I had no idea! I wish I had taken more photos of it.
Chris Carille
Thanks! I'd definitely love to see some pics of some more - the colors on the one I got are beautiful.
LarryGraziano
there are a plethora of these right now here in Guanacaste. It seems that there might be aobut 6 or 7 species in total plus various nymphs. Nice spotting Chris!
Chris Carille
Thanks! I love the colors also. The amount of diversity in the tropics is amazing!

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