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Seed bug

Hemiptera Coreidae Spilostethus hospes

Photo by Wild Things
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Field Notes

Description:

A bug seen on a milkyweed plant near 2 bees. Brown bug with a beautiful marking on the back.

Habitat:

Seen near flowering gardens.

Species ID Suggestions

Seed bug

Spilostethus hospes

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Dilan Chathuranga
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Comments (4)
Wild Things
Thanks Atul sir. Will check. Thanks Cindy, it is a popular weed :-)
Atul
hi satyen looks like a cotton stainer bug , not sure ,maybe Scott,martin or juan will be able to confirm the id.

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PublishedApril 26, 2012

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