One of thirty five species of similar tropical Cotton Stainer bugs, the nymphs are gregarious feeding on plant stems and seeds.

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One of thirty five species of similar tropical Cotton Stainer bugs, the nymphs are gregarious feeding on plant stems and seeds. they can be a serious pest on some commercial crops

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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