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Striped-Bug side view

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    WildFlower
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    Is this close enough? Posted 12 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Yes, very close and good shot, ready to shine on the homepage! Posted 12 years ago
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        WildFlower
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        It is funny trying to balance on that twig :) Posted 12 years ago
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      alxmb
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      No! Closer! :)) Posted 12 years ago
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        WildFlower
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        I'll let you do the honours ;) Posted 12 years ago

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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
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By WildFlower

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2013. Captured Aug 20, 2012 14:25 in ulitsa "Izvorna" 35, 9706 Shumen, Bulgaria.
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  • SZ-14
  • f/12.4
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO80
  • 11.9mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.