Subject: Stuck-together butt bug
Location: San Marcos, CA
April 28, 2014 12:31 pm
Hi bugman,
I was taking a walk yesterday in San Marcos, CA (just north of San Diego) and found an odd bug. It looked like two bugs stuck together at their bums. Their bums were red (can’t really tell by the photo…sorry). I thought it might have been just two bugs stuck together but a few paces down the road I saw 2 more like this. It looks like one of the bodies is bigger and it moves in the forward direction that the bigger bodied bug would move. Hope this is enough helpful info to figure out what this is. Thanks!!
Signature: Chloe
Hi Chloe,
Adult Red Shouldered Bugs, Jadera haematoloma, are frequently found in the mating position.
Hello,
What an incredible site. I am in San Diego, and saw this unusual bug crawling in my driveway.
And yes, it looked like to bugs stuck together at the rear. I did a quick search on the net, and it popped right up with a picture of the insect. (red Shoulder bug)
Thank you,
Nate
What are they. I show them in More park Ca
We have the in Houston TX. as well.
Just found a pair in Boscawen, New Hampshire. Made my day! Sad to say…more action than I’ve seen in a long time!!!
Found a whole colony in Danville, Ca
I found an article where they are called Florida love bugs.
Red Shouldered Bugs are not Love Bugs. Love Bugs are March Flies.