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Spilostethus pandurus
Spilostethus pandurus is a species of "seed bugs" belonging to the family Lygaeidae, subfamily Lygaeinae. Spilostethus pandurus can reach a length of 13–15 millimetres (0.51–0.59 in). The body shows a red-black colouration with a white spot in the centre of the membrane. Two wavy, broad, black, longitudinal stripes run from the front to the rear edge of the pronotum. The scutellum is black, sometimes with a small red spot at the end.The nymphs are bright red.These bugs have two dorsolateral prothoracic glands capable of secreting substances repugnant to predators.
On outdoor stone seating area- at a villa in Majorca, in the Balearic Isles.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2016
Submitted on Jul 23, 2016
