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
By Stuart
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Uploaded Jul 21, 2015. Captured Jul 19, 2015 06:39 in Eparchiaki Odos Magouladon-Afiona, Arillas Magouladon 490 81, Greece.
