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Pretty Stink bug Also known as &#039;shield bugs&#039;. Stink bugs are so called as they have glands in their thoraces between the first and second pair of legs which produce a foul-smelling liquid, which is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled carelessly.<br /> I can&#039;t seem to identify this one other than Family Pentatomoidea Geotagged,Pentatomoidea,South Africa,Spring,Stink bugs,Veterna,bugs,grass stink bugs,hemiptera,insects,shield bugs Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pretty Stink bug

Also known as 'shield bugs'. Stink bugs are so called as they have glands in their thoraces between the first and second pair of legs which produce a foul-smelling liquid, which is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled carelessly.
I can't seem to identify this one other than Family Pentatomoidea

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    Claire Hamilton
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    It would appear that the 'horns' on the sides of the thorax would indicate this to be a Grass stink bug Veterna sp. Posted 9 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Dec 15, 2015. Captured Dec 14, 2015 12:16 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm

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