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Macrocheraia grandis
This one was exceptionally large (and long) among other usual red bugs (firebugs?). It didn't move much. Length: 40 - 50mm.
Teak forest with lots of undergrowths. Hot tropical forest.
While trying to photograph a Psyche by the road side near Jaldapra (Wildlife Sanctuary) where we'd stopped for tea, just then I saw some red bugs (firebugs?). Looking for some 'photogenic' red bug groups my eyes caught this giant. It was quite cooperative while I was clicking its photos. I presume this is their queen mother!
Thanks Felix, Antonio, mapplemoth66 and tmvdh for making it favourite.
Spotted on Oct 8, 2016
Submitted on Oct 13, 2016
