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Common Fire-bug


Common Fire-bug

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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great photo,what a great colour he is.

3 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks!

3 Aug, 2009

 

Amazing markings.

3 Aug, 2009



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