Shield Bug Nymph ( Anischys luteovarius)

From a safe spot behind a spherical leaf gall this tiny attractive bug nymph was peering at the world. He had dark thorax and wing buds with pale abdominal segments and a dark central abdominal patch. The dark patches had white spots.
I could see four distinct antennal segments.
Spotted in a local nature reserve.

comments (3)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very nice, this one seems not often reported. Posted 3 years ago
1. Leuba Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy. This took a lot of work as stink bugs are confused with shield bugs and then the nymphs look different with every instar. Mark had to help with the ID. I like him because he was peeping over the gall which was itself a very small one. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you very much for putting in the time, much appreciated! Posted 3 years ago