19-9-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SEED BUG (Spilostethus furcula)

Spilostethus furcula is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, found in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Key details about Spilostethus furcula 

Scientific Name: Spilostethus furcula (Herrich-Schäffer, 1850)

Family: Lygaeidae (seed bugs)

Order: Hemiptera

Suborder: Heteroptera

Native Region: Primarily Afrotropical

Geographic Distribution: Found in Africa (e.g., Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Libya), Europe (e.g., Spain, Malta, Greece), and the Middle East (e.g., Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen).

This species has a broad distribution, and its presence in various locations has been confirmed through scientific studies and records.