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Rape Bug I Rape bugs are shield bugs easily recognized by the 3 dots on their shield. "Rape" in this case refers to the main plant it feeds on. Eurydema oleracea,Macro,Strachiini Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Rape Bug I

Rape bugs are shield bugs easily recognized by the 3 dots on their shield. "Rape" in this case refers to the main plant it feeds on.

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The Cabbage Bug

''Eurydema oleracea'' is a species of shield bug in the Pentatomidae family and is commonly known as the rape bug, the crucifer shield bug, the cabbage bug or the brassica bug.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 16, 2012. Captured May 10, 2012 14:58.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/13.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO6400
  • 105mm