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David and Goliath - Cuspicona simplex with Carpet beetle  Australia,Cuspicona simplex,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

David and Goliath - Cuspicona simplex with Carpet beetle

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"Cuspicona simplex", commonly known as the green potato bug, is a herbivorous species of stink bug native to Australia and introduced to New Zealand. It feeds on nightshades, and is primarily known as a pest of potatoes, tomatoes, and other crops in the nightshade family.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Oct 26, 2022. Captured Oct 26, 2022 10:51 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/29.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm