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"Oxycarenus lavaterae" is a species of "ground bug" belonging to the family Lygaeidae, subfamily Oxycareninae. It is found on and feeds upon plants in the Malvaceae family, such as Lavatera, Althea, Hibiscus, and Malva. It forms aggregates to winter over, typically on lime trees.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Jan 11, 2017. Captured Jan 11, 2017 15:37.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm