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Graphosoma italicum

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Well identified, happyfish! Posted 11 years ago

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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 Pudding4brains
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By remphase

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Uploaded Apr 25, 2014. Captured Aug 12, 2013 17:57.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm