Lygaeid bug

Nysius scutellatus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Lygaeidae

The Lygaeidae are a family in the Hemiptera (true bugs), with more than 110 genera in four subfamilies. The family is commonly referred to as seed bugs, and less commonly, milkweed bugs, or ground bugs. Many species feed on seeds, some on sap or seed pods, others are omnivores and a few, such as the wekiu bug, are insectivores.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 13

Sources and credits

DescriptionLygaeidae, Wikipedia contributors

Lygaeid bug

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