fresh emerged Minstrel bug.

Found this colorful bug while doing my walk in Wijk bij Duurstede (my hometown)
the Netherlands

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Your timing remains legendary, my friend. Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  So I've been told, lol
  But thanks a lot Ferdy.
  Posted one year ago

Pudding4brains

Lion

Nice!!! :o) Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  thnx mate. Posted one year ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Good one Paul Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  thnx a lot Calbost. Posted one year ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

That's very cool. Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Ruth. Posted one year 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 Paul Dirksen