Dirt-colored Seed Bug (specifically Ragwort Seed Bug)
Scientific Name: Neolethaeus dallasi (likely) or Rhyparochromus vulgaris
Order & Family: Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae
Size: 7 to 8 mm (approximately 0.3 inches)
Natural Habitat
Found in leaf litter, under stones, or inside homes during colder months searching for shelter.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily feeds on seeds of various plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
Often seen overwintering in structures or under bark; they are terrestrial and crawl along the ground searching for fallen seeds.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets; they do not bite or sting. They are considered nuisance pests when they enter buildings in large numbers.
Identified on: 6/8/2026