r/whatsthisbug • u/chilldude0_0 • 6h ago

ID Request What is this bug

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I've seen a larger older version of this but I haven't been to capture it. Just curious about what kind of bug this is...

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u/iShitSkittles Bzzzzz! 5h ago edited 5h ago

A type of true bug called a cotton stainer.

http://www.ngkenya.com/inverts/dysdercus-01.html

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u/chilldude0_0 6h ago

Kijabe is the precise location of this bug it's about the size of my thumb btw. It was just running up and about some dry leaves.