
Bordered plant bugs
Scientific name: Largidae
Bordered plant bugs
Scientific name: Largidae

Description

Often mistaken for beetles, Largidae are actually part of the true bug order, Hemiptera, distinguished by their sucking mouthparts. A fascinating aspect of Largidae is their use of chemical defenses, a trait that defies the benign appearance some may have. These chemicals can deter predators, showing that even the smallest creatures have evolved sophisticated survival mechanisms.

Species of Bordered plant bugs


Scientific Classification
