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Sehirus cinctus Sehirus cinctus (White-margined Burrower Bug) one of several adult forms tending a brood of nymphs. Sehirus cinctus females care for their young and bring them immature seeds of Mint Family (Lamiaceae) plants. In the garden where these were found was a large patch of Galeopsis tetrahit (Horse Nettle) a weedy member of the Mint Family. Geotagged,Minnesota,Sehirus cinctus,Summer,United States,White-margined Burrower Bug,beetle,bug,true bugs Click/tap to enlarge

Sehirus cinctus

Sehirus cinctus (White-margined Burrower Bug) one of several adult forms tending a brood of nymphs. Sehirus cinctus females care for their young and bring them immature seeds of Mint Family (Lamiaceae) plants. In the garden where these were found was a large patch of Galeopsis tetrahit (Horse Nettle) a weedy member of the Mint Family.

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The White-margined Burrower Bug

''Sehirus cinctus'', also known as the white-margined burrower bug, is within the genus of burrowing bugs belonging to the family Cydnidae, subfamily Sehirinae. Belonging to the suborder Heteroptera, they are true bugs.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2019. Captured Sep 18, 2015 10:25 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/3.2
  • 1/640s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.