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Two-lined Burrowing Bug

Pangaeus bilineatus

Also known as Peanut Burrower Bug

Two-lined burrowing bugs spend most of their lives tunneling through loose sandy soils using heavily spined front legs adapted for excavation. Adults feed on subterranean seeds and developing peanut pods, piercing plant tissues with needle-like mouthparts to extract sap. On warm, humid summer nights, they emerge from the ground in search of mates and readily swarm around artificial lights.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPeanut pods, Grass roots, Weed seeds
Predators
  • Ground beetles
  • Spiders
  • Insectivorous birds
ThreatsAgricultural tillage, soil insecticides, and flooding
HabitatsAgricultural fields, sandy soils, pastures, and open grasslands
Life spanUp to 1 year
Classification
  1. FamilyCydnidae
  2. SpeciesPangaeus bilineatus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Light Attraction: Check illuminated walls or sheets on warm, humid summer nights when adults take flight.
  • Soil Examination: Gently sift through loose, sandy topsoil near host plants to spot overwintering adults.
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