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Thasus gigas

Thasus gigas

Photo by Joeri
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Field Notes

Description:

Coreidae family; about 5 to 6 cm, black, white, orange.

Habitat:

Central to North America, this observation is from Sierra de San Juan Cosala, Mexico, in August.

Notes:

The nymphs of Thasus gigas are also worth a look, see the third link for an article in Spanish that contains photos.

Reference Links:

Thasus gigas (Klug 1835)-Encyclopedia of Life, Thasus gigas, ¿Sabes que insectos se comen en Hidalgo? Conoce a los xamues

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PublishedAugust 10, 2020

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