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Podops inuncta In Dutch he's called, 'little hook shield bug' because of the hooks on the shoulders. found this one in Leersum the Netherlands today 23-10-2020 Fall,Geotagged,Netherlands,Podops inuncta,Turtle Shieldbug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Podops inuncta

In Dutch he's called, 'little hook shield bug' because of the hooks on the shoulders. found this one in Leersum the Netherlands today 23-10-2020

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Didn't see the hooks until you told me, cool detail! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      I agree - a very cool detail! Posted 4 years ago

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The Turtle Shieldbug

Podops inuncta (Fabricius, 1775) (also frequently spelled as Podops inunctus) or the Turtle Shieldbug is a ground-dwelling Shieldbug (Pentatomidae) native to large parts of Europe. The larvae feed on various grasses.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Oct 23, 2020. Captured Oct 23, 2020 12:48 in Utrechtse Baan, 3956 Leersum, Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/11.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO2000
  • 100mm
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