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.