Article
Red Firebug
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Document Type
Factsheet
Publisher
Utah State University Extension
Publication Date
8-17-2023
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Abstract
Red firebugs, Pyrrhocoris apterus (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae), are true bugs with vibrant red body and wing coloration. These insects are native to central Europe, but are also found in western Siberia, southwestern Mongolia, India and northwestern China. This fact sheet describes red firebug, host plants, nuisance behavior, and management.
Citation Information
Richardson, K., & Hodgson, E. (2023). Red firebug [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.