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Common Fire-bug

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By Frenchbean


Common Fire-bug
  • Photo posted on 3 Aug, 2009
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Pyrrhocoris apterus. Found most often behind loose bark on trees and on walls. Occurs in masses, together with nymphs. Lives on juices of dead insects, fruit and seeds.



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suey187
Suey187
 

great photo,what a great colour he is.

3 Aug, 2009

frenchbean
Frenchbean
 

Thanks!

3 Aug, 2009

pasuki
Pasuki
 

Amazing markings.

3 Aug, 2009



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