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Cotton Stainer

Dysdercus mimulus

Description:

Photo take near home in a jungle path this small stainer move on top of some wild flowers. The common name of this family refers to the species transferring fiber-staining microorganisms to cotton bolls. Some species in the family can thus cause considerable economic harm to people raising cotton.

Habitat:

Found fro South US, Central America to Brazil.


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Mexico

Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88

Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012

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