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The genus Helopeltis, also known as mosquito bugs, is a group of Heteropterans in the family Miridae and tribe Dicyphini. They include important pests of various crops, including cacao, cashew, cotton and tea. Now in a different subgenus, a number of similar Afropeltis species are pests in Africa. Wikipedia

Scientific Name: Helopeltis theivora

Spotted at Windsor Nature Park – Feb 2021

Thanks Kam-Yung Soh SG Insect ID and Records for the ID.

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