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Orsilochides stictica As per bugguide and photos and iNaturalist, I believe this is Orsilochides stictica Fall,Geotagged,Orsilochides stictica,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Orsilochides stictica

As per bugguide and photos and iNaturalist, I believe this is Orsilochides stictica

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  1. Very nice find, Deb! Did you see the adults? They look like they are on fire. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks, Ferdy. These were coincidentally found on a butterfly photo. I'll take a look at the adults. Posted 4 years ago
    2. I think the common name is: Orange Shield-backed Bug Posted 4 years ago
      1. Excellent, thanks! Posted 4 years ago
      2. Thanks, Jivko! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Cool find, Deb! You have some really cool critters in your area! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Hi Christine, yes I am lucky to live in this city and have access to our beautiful parks. Posted 4 years ago

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Orsilochides stictica is a Jewel Bug in the Orsilochides genus.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By DebRich

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Uploaded Nov 20, 2020. Captured Mar 1, 2012 13:54 in 846 Avant Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm