🌿Native Nature

European Firebug

Pyrrhocoris apterus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Pyrrhocoridae ›Genus: Pyrrhocoris

About

The firebug, Pyrrhocoris apterus, is a common insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae. Easily recognizable due to its striking red and black coloration, but may be confused with the similarly coloured but unrelated Corizus hyoscyami (cinnamon bug, squash bug) (see comparison). Pyrrhocoris apterus is distributed throughout the Palaearctic from the Atlantic coast of Europe to northwest China. It has also been reported from the USA, Central America and India. It has been reported as recently expanding its...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Firebug?
The scientific name of European Firebug is Pyrrhocoris apterus.
What kingdom does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the family Pyrrhocoridae.
What genus does European Firebug belong to?
European Firebug belongs to the genus Pyrrhocoris.