Lygaeidae
Pronunciation: [Lie·GEE·i·dae]
Common Name: Seed Bugs
Description: As their common name implies, most members of this family feed on seeds. They can be distinguished from plant bugs (Miridae) by the presence of ocelli, and from squash bugs (Coreidae) by the presence of only four or five strong veins in the membrane of the front wings.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Oval to elongate in shape
- Four or five strong veins in front wing membrane
- Four-segmented antennae
- Ocelli present
