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bug - Dysdercus suturellus
Copyright © 2007 jim urbach

bug - Dysdercus suturellus
Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, USA
October 23, 2007
Size: about 1/2 -3/4 inch
Never have seen these before, but these stayed coupled together for at least 30 minutes. This plant has pink flowers.
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Contributed by jim urbach on 24 October, 2007 - 5:19pm
Last updated 25 October, 2007 - 3:20pm

Lovely shot
of cotton stainers, Dysdercus sp. - Dysdercus suterellus, I think, but compare others too.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 24 October, 2007 - 5:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Many thanks. They are most c
Many thanks. They are most colorful bugs
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