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Cretan soldier bug

Lygaeus saxatilis

Description:

Striking bug with body mainly black, and red patches on head, thorax and wings, and red bands on abdomen.

Habitat:

Found on a variety of plants in warm, sunny areas.

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4 Comments

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

Following that link, all lygaeus look the same to me! :) I'll stay with the ID I have for now, but thanks for suggesting alternatives.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Following link says its Lygaeus equestris
http://zipcodezoo.com/Key/Animalia/Lygae...

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

According to my wildlife book, it's definitely lygaeus saxatilis - not sure if the common name is right or not, though, but it's not a milkweed bug.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

I think its Milkweed bug...!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_milkw...

Dangermouse
Spotted by
Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Jul 7, 2011
Submitted on Jul 29, 2011

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