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Seed Bug

Spilostethus hospes

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Field Notes

Description:

15mm

Habitat:

On Vernonia sp.

Notes:

I don't think it's Milkweed Bug
Thanks bayucca for the correct I.D.

Species ID Suggestions

Seed Bug

Spilostethus hospes

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (2)
LennyWorthington
Thanks again bayucca The reference looks good,can you let me know the website of this link
bayucca
Lygaeidae, Spilostethus hospes, I would say. The link looks not very trustable: It is not a Stink Bug and it is not a Coreidae, but it is yours ;-)... A selfie: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23985194@N06/8395813182 http://www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au/01_cms/details_pop.asp?ID=1160 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dioleung/2930801989/ http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_lygaeoidbugs/MilkweedBug.htm http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_bugs/MilkweedBug.htm?NSID=XnIR_u Very similar one, but not exactly the same: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/128016004

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Biodiversity of Thailand
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PublishedDecember 20, 2013

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