firebug

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Hemiptera (มวน)

Family

Pyrrhocoridae

Genus

Pyrrhocoris

Species

Pyrrhocoris apterus (firebug)

Names in Other Languages

German Feuerwanze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of firebug?

The scientific name of firebug is Pyrrhocoris apterus. It belongs to the genus Pyrrhocoris.

What is the conservation status of firebug?

firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does firebug live?

firebug is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does firebug belong to?

firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) belongs to the genus Pyrrhocoris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyrrhocoridae.

Is firebug endangered?

No, firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does firebug belong to?

firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).