Red Cotton Bug by Colin_Ewington
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Description
I believe it could be a member of the Dyserdycus genus in the Pyrrhocoridae family, which makes it a "true bug" If anybody knows for sure, please comment so I can rename the image correctly.
It's very common and was found in Jumping Creek Reserve, which is east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Comments (6)
Chipka
It's not something I'm familiar with, but I'm pretty sure that it's not a beetle, its a true "bug" judging by its shape and mouth-parts, probably a distant relative to the Firebug, Shield bugs, and box elder bugs, etc...and whatever it is, I like it and you've captured it superbly! What a handsome little critter!
jocko500
hanging in there, happy Easter
Blush
I am no help whatsoever but I bet someone on here knows..Durleybeachbum would be one I know who would know what it is.... Neat looking whatever it is Great close up of it Hope you find out what it is and Happy Easter as well Hugs Susan
Colin_Ewington
Thanks for the comments. "Chipka" suggested it was a "True Bug" instead of a Beetle. More research has me now believing the insect is a "Red Cotten Bug". Happy Easter to everybody.
whaleman
A very nice shot of him!
MrsRatbag
Whatever it is, it's an excellent portrait! Nicely done!