Dysdercus nigrofasciatus is a species of true bug in the family Pyrrhocoridae and in the genus Dysdercus, often referred to as "cotton stainers" due to their habit of feeding on cotton and related plants. Commonly known as the African Cotton Stainer. Distributed in the African range, including regions like South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African 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 intermedius
- Dysdercus bimaculatus
- Dysdercus superstitiosus
- Dysdercus collaris
- Dysdercus fasciatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Pyrrhocoridae
- Genus
- Dysdercus
- Species
- Dysdercus nigrofasciatus
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