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Hypselonotus punctiventris
Spot-sided Coreid
Hypselonotus punctiventris, commonly known as the Spot-sided Coreid, is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. Adults are notable for their striking color pattern, including a bright red patch on the dorsal surface of the abdomen visible when wings are open. The species is found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, where adults feed on a variety of flowering plants. Despite its abundance in some areas, it is rarely considered a pest of agriculture or gardens.