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Myakka Bug (Ischnodemus variegatus) A Chinch Bug on an unknown flower.   Animalia,Animals,Caribbean,Chinch Bug,Insecta,Insects,Ischnodemus,Ischnodemus variegatus,Trinidad and Tobago Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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  1. Love this shot Wesley

    Niel
    Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you Niel! Posted 4 years ago
  2. I agree with Niel. Interesting species Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you! I did a lot of online research and so far there is no record of this species in my country...no articles, not even academic papers so finding an ID for this species was really tough but eventually with the help of someone knowledgeable I was able to ID. Posted 4 years ago
  3. Great looking bug! Posted 4 years ago

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''Ischnodemus variegatus'' is a species of insect in the order of true bugs known by the common name myakka bug. It is native to Central and South America. It is also known as an introduced species in Florida in the United States.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Wesley Goorachan
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By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2021. Captured Jan 6, 2021 16:03.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/8.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm