Dysdercus bimaculatus, the two-spotted cotton stainer, is a species of red bug in the family Pyrrhocoridae. It is found in North America, and South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Two-spotted Cotton Stainer being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Dysdercus superstitiosus
- Dysdercus intermedius
- Dysdercus nigrofasciatus
- Dysdercus evanescens
- Dysdercus sidae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Pyrrhocoridae
- Genus
- Dysdercus
- Species
- Dysdercus bimaculatus
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