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Giant Shield Bug - Pycanum rubens This Giant Shield Bug - Pycanum rubens is also known as Stink Bug as they release a defensive mechanism that is very stinky. This defensive chemicals from some species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin; they may also cause temporary blindness. Geotagged,Giant Shield Bug,Malaysia,Mulu,Pycanum rubens,Sarawak,Stink Bug,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Giant Shield Bug - Pycanum rubens

This Giant Shield Bug - Pycanum rubens is also known as Stink Bug as they release a defensive mechanism that is very stinky. This defensive chemicals from some species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin; they may also cause temporary blindness.

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The Giant Shield Bug

"Pycanum rubens" is a species of giant stink bug in the family Tessaratomidae. The species is widespread, and has been recorded in Borneo, Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Philippines, Sumatra, and Vietnam.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 16, 2016. Captured Jun 28, 2014 22:14 in Jalan Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.