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Spilostethus pandurus
"This bug is a generalist feeder on many species of plant. Despite this, in Sinai it is most often seen on Sinai Milkweed, Asclepias sinaica, where it sucks the plant juices from stems and fruits. The young nymphs are gregarious and are a very bright red, which may be a signal to birds that they are poisonous to eat." http://www.egyptheritage.com/Biodiversit...
Spotted in my desert garden; common in South Sinai
aka Soldier Bug
Thank you both for your help! Manval's ID is correct and confirmed in this region.
Spotted on Oct 30, 2012
Submitted on Oct 30, 2012
