Dirt-colored Seed Bug (specifically Ragwort's Seed Bug)
Scientific Name: Neopamera albocincta
Order & Family: Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae
Size: Approximately 4 to 6 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in low-lying vegetation, gardens, and leaf litter; often associated with Asteraceae plants.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily granivorous, feeding on the seeds of various plants and weeds.
Behavior Patterns
Active during warmer months, they are often found scurrying through ground debris. They undergo simple metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans and are not significant agricultural pests. They play a minor role in the ecosystem as seed predators and as prey for larger insects.
Identified on: 6/22/2026