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Seed Bug

Graptostethus servus

Description:

Features :Pale orangey red, dark areas appearing heavily infuscated rather than black. Differs from general generic coloration in that: head completely reddish except dark median longitudinal vitta from base to apex of anteclypeus, broader to surround ocelli basally; round postcallar macula very light or absent, indicated by hairless area causing it to appear darker than surrounding areas.

1 Species ID Suggestions

emilyjem
emilyjem 11 years ago
Seed Bug
Graptostethus servus Seed Bug


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4 Comments

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Oh sure...i ll be waiting to see it!

FrancisQuintana
FrancisQuintana 11 years ago

I'll be posting a similar sighting soon...

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Correct ID emilyjem...Yes indeed..colors and patterns are good...

emilyjem
emilyjem 11 years ago

I've seen this bug in Australia as well - very pretty colouration!

Adarsha B S
Spotted by
Adarsha B S

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Spotted on Nov 5, 2012
Submitted on Nov 5, 2012

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