Reddish Black Chinch Bug Lygaeus alboornatus
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OrderTrue Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies (Hemiptera)
FamilySeed Bugs (Lygaeidae)
GenusLygaeus (Lygaeus)
A seed bug with a striking reddish-black coloration, this South American species keeps a lower profile than many of its relatives. Like other seed bugs, it's built for life feeding on plant seeds, finding its ecological niche in the diverse landscapes of South America. Modest in fame but perfectly adapted to its role.
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