Shield Bug

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comments (11)

Joost Thissen

Lion

Beautiful photo and shield bug. What a color! Posted 12 years ago
1. alxmb
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  Thanks! Posted 12 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow....what a beauty this one is! Posted 12 years ago
1. alxmb
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  Thanks.
  These are pretty common here. I see them all the time in the park. Posted 12 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    If that's true, more shots of it are very welcome, particularly one even closer, if possible :) Posted 12 years ago
  2. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      They are pretty common here too and I was planning to upload some as well, but I don't think I have much closer than this. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        They are still welcome! Posted 12 years ago
    3. alxmb
      
      Mountain Gorilla
      
      I have a couple more shots from my latest "photo session", but this is the best one. I'll see what I can do next time I go bug-shooting ;) Posted 12 years ago
    4. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        No pressure, just an invitation :) Posted 12 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Lovely colours and very smart. A super shot! Posted 4 years ago
1. alxmb
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  Thanks! :D Posted 4 years ago

The Minstrel Bug

Graphosoma italicum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug. The bold red and black warning colours indicate that the insects are foul-tasting, protecting them from predators.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Pudding4brains