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Firebug  nymph (Pyrrhocoris Apterus) Firebug in it&#039;s 5th nymph stage.<br />
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Dutch name: Vuurwants Austria,Firebug,Geotagged,Pyrrhocoris apterus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Firebug nymph (Pyrrhocoris Apterus)

Firebug in it's 5th nymph stage.

Dutch name: Vuurwants

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  1. Great contrast with the background, and very well described. Promoted! Posted 11 years ago

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The firebug, "Pyrrhocoris apterus", is a common insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae. Easily recognizable due to its striking red and black colouration, it is distributed throughout the Palaearctic from the Atlantic coast of Europe to northwest China.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jul 13, 2012. Captured Jul 5, 2012 14:30 in Heinrich-Süß-Weg 4, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm