NOTES ON THE NATURAL-HISTORY OF 2 OZOPHORA BUGS (HETEROPTERA, LYGAEIDAE) IN COSTA-RICA

The seed bugs Ozophora baranowskii and O. maculata were found on branc hes of the fig Ficus padifolia with mature fruits, and on the ground b elow. Adult O. baranawskii were more common on branches, while adult O . maculata were almost always on the ground. Nymphs of bath species we re found only on the ground. Adults and nymphs of both species fed on seeds of the fig. In female O. baranowskii, insemination is apparently associated with mature eggs. Several parasitoids attacked adults and nymphs on the ground.