Pyrrhocorini
Pyrrhocorini is a tribe of true bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae, order Hemiptera. It comprises several genera, including Pyrrhocoris and Spilostethus. Members are commonly known as firebugs or red bugs and typically display conspicuous red and black coloration, an aposematic signal to potential predators. They are diurnal and often form dense aggregations on or near host plants.
Most species in Pyrrhocorini feed primarily on seeds, especially from the Malvaceae (mallows) and related plant
The group undergoes incomplete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on plant surfaces, hatch into nymphs that molt
Distribution and habitat of Pyrrhocorini are predominantly Old World, with many species found in Europe, Africa,
Chemistry and defense are linked to their coloration. The red-and-black patterns, alongside chemical deterrents such as