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Dysdercus cingulatus
Spotted on Jan 12, 2013
Submitted on Jan 13, 2013
3 Comments
Dear AgnesAdiqueTalavera, I saw your links. I shall decide upon the correct ID after a little more research and possibly more suggestions. Until then, I am letting the ID continue.
Chief, I think this is not Dysdercus cingulatus (http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Asia/I...). Looks more like a Kapok Bug, Probergrothius nigricornis (https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14..., http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/148...) with known distribution including India (http://www.malaeng.com/blog/?p=11687). However there are still slight differences in antennae coloration and the length of the black line just below the thorax. I could not find a perfect match for Vincent's spotting.
Thank you, Chief RedEarth. I have edited my spotting accordingly.