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Pyrrhocoridae - Pyrrhocoris apterus
Copyright © 2014 John L. Richards

Pyrrhocoridae - Pyrrhocoris apterus
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
February 21, 2014
Size: 9 mm
First bug of the year! Reminds me of a Box Elder Bug. I have never seen this species before. It was found singly walking on the side walk.

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Contributed by John L. Richards on 24 February, 2014 - 9:21pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 24 February, 2014 - 9:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
It is exciting to find something different for our area. I am amazed how much color it lost when I killed it.
… John L. Richards, 25 February, 2014 - 10:55pm login or register to post comments

Ah yes, Salt Lake

Nice shot!
… john and jane balaban, 24 February, 2014 - 9:25pm login or register to post comments

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