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Predatory Shield Bug (Cermatulus nasalis) This scary tribal mask is about 20mm long.<br /> Capable of taking prey much larger than itself.<br /> On acacia stems in a local nature reserve. Glenfern Valley. Australia,Cermatulus nasalis,Geotagged,Shield Bug,Summer,predatory Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Predatory Shield Bug (Cermatulus nasalis)

This scary tribal mask is about 20mm long.
Capable of taking prey much larger than itself.
On acacia stems in a local nature reserve. Glenfern Valley.

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The Brown Soldier Bug

"Cermatulus nasalis" is a species of predatory shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is commonly known as the brown soldier bug or glossy shield bug and is native to Australia and New Zealand.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2016. Captured Dec 27, 2014 23:33 in 36 Hume St, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 8.65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.