Elm Seed Bug (Arocatus melanocephalus) on Sep 28, 2012
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
Arocatus melanocephalus (F.) (Lygaeidae)
Commentary
None
Location
We've had a number of homeowners bring in specimens of Elm Seed Bugs, Arocatus melanocephalus to our extension office. The first came in early July, Just after that the Idaho Dept. Ag. put out a news release reporting them throughout southern Idaho, so it's not surprising to have them in Malheur County. Large numbers of the bugs have been aggregating in homes over the summer.
I have some pinned specimens if that would be of any interest.