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Pod-Sucking Bug

Riptortus sp. (Family=Alydidae)

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongated pale red bug with spines on the pronotum and large spined femur.
Nymphs found nearby are probably the same species.

Habitat:

Attending Acacia seed pods. The late instar nymphs were clearly feeding on the acacia seedpods.

Notes:

Riptortus serripes http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolm_nq/6244916623/

Reference Links:

Pod-Sucking Bug - Riptortus serripes

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
MartinL
Thank you latimeria, this is also known as the broad headed bug http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcoin/5176146949/
MartinL
Added the nymphs and the ID for this bug
Latimeria
Broad-headed bug, family Alydidae.

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