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White Marginated Burrower Bug

Sehirus cinctus

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found in our vegetable garden.

Notes:

The female digs a furrow in the soil. lays her eggs, watches over them. Brings them food for several days. Then her young leave to forage on their own.

Reference Links:

Sehirus cinctus - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
tomk3886
I just now noticed your comment Scott. I don't have any photos of eggs or young. I shouldn't have included the parental care mission. I guess I did based on my notes. Confusing. Sorry
Scott Frazier
Are there any young or eggs featured in the photos? Ref: Parental care mission. Thanks!

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PublishedMay 16, 2023

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