JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Threesome!  Calliphara nobilis,Jewel Bug,Malaysia,Mangrove Jewel Bug,Penang Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

    comments (1)

  1. Great shot Posted 3 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

''Calliphara nobilis'' is a species of insect in the family Scutelleridae. The larvae live exclusively on the mangrove ''Excoecaria algallocha'', feeding on the developing seeds. Adults are 10–15 millimetres long.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Albert Kang
View Albert Kang's profile

By Albert Kang

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jan 9, 2022. Captured Jan 4, 2021 18:59.
  • TG-6
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO800
  • 12.73mm