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on_the_edge  Dysdercus cingulatus,Geotagged,India,Red cotton bug Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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Dysdercus cingulatus was reported to feed on several species belonging to the plant family Malvaceae as well as a few species of Bombacaceae. It is the most serious pest of cotton in South and Southeast Asia.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2014. Captured Apr 7, 2014 07:38 in Manglamaro To Amgachita Road, Amgechhe, West Bengal 721434, India.
  • DSC-HX200V
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 144mm