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Ocellated Shield Bug - shield horn A feature of this shield bug not immediately obvious due to its small size: the shield has a spiky horn-like appendage on each side. Cantao ocellatus,Extreme Macro,Ocellated Shield Bug Click/tap to enlarge

Ocellated Shield Bug - shield horn

A feature of this shield bug not immediately obvious due to its small size: the shield has a spiky horn-like appendage on each side.

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The Ocellated Shield Bug

''Cantao ocellatus'' is a species of shield bug in the family Scutelleridae found across Asia. Reddish or ochre in overall colour it has dark legs and bluish black antennae. A dark bluish black stripe is present along the central line of the head.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2021. Captured Mar 19, 2021 22:44.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/1.2
  • 1/2s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm