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Dysdercus suturellus
The cotton stainer was once believed to be the number 1 pest of FL and decimated cotton plantations around the state. Now, because of more effective means of pest control and better cotton harvesting methods, it has lost it's importance. The nymphs have 5 instars and generally are seen as "red bugs" or "blood bugs." The adults have black wings as seen in the first photo.
Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, FL.
Spotted on Jan 1, 2015
Submitted on Jan 17, 2015
2 Comments
Thank you Leuba - I always enjoy finding them.
Smart-looking nymphs - nice colour They are everywhere down under too at this time of year.