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Graphosoma italicum Graphosoma italicum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug. Estonia,Geotagged,Graphosoma,Graphosoma italicum,Minstrel Bug,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Graphosoma italicum

Graphosoma italicum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent depth of field, Janek! Posted 9 years ago
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      Janek Lass
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      Thanks :D ! Posted 9 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 Janek Lass

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Uploaded Jul 17, 2016. Captured Jul 31, 2015 14:07 in Ed. Vilde 8, Rakvere, 44310 Lääne-Viru maakond, Estonia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.