Arhaphe arguta

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Arhaphe arguta is a small bordered plant bug found in the southern United States and Mexico. It is about 9–10 mm long and is active from April to October, with the most adults seen in August and September. Nymphs and larvae are mainly collected in August and September, sometimes in October.

Behavior and habitat
- They are often seen running among dead leaves, on moist sand near creek beds, or under plants such as Arctostaphylos pungens.
- Mating happens end-to-end, and pairs quickly separate if disturbed.
- Females have a sharp ovipositor for laying eggs in leaves or other solid substrates.

Distribution and habitat preferences
- Common in Arizona, where they are found in leaf litter, on bare ground, and under bear grass; some individuals feed on Bermuda grass.
- They live in mountainous areas, especially canyons along creeks, mountain saddles, and areas near caves and dams.

Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Family: Largidae
- Genus: Arhaphe
- Species: arguta
- Binomial name: Arhaphe arguta Bliven, 1956