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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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Uploaded Jun 24, 2013. Captured Aug 20, 2012 11:50 in ulitsa "Georgi Sava Rakovski" 115, 9700 Shumen, Bulgaria.
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  • SZ-14
  • f/12.4
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO80
  • 11.9mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.