Cydnidae - Burrower Bugs 

 

Burrower Bug

Adrisa  sp., family Cydnidae, body length 12mm

Pictures taken in Karawatha Forest during mid summer. The bug was dark brown in colour. We received email from Philippe Magnien advised that this is a Burrower Bug, family Cydnidae, Adrisa sp. They are known to feed on the roots of plants, fallen stems and fallen seeds. The eggs are laid on the soil.

 

 

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Last updated: April 20, 2008.