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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.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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Uploaded Sep 26, 2014. Captured Sep 7, 2014 11:04 in Unnamed Road, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm