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2 Generations This Giant Shield Bugs - Pycanum rubens was found on their host plant, Dillenia suffruticosa (local name Simpuh Air). Some species of Shield Bugs are known to brood their eggs.<br /> In this picture, its an adult Shield Bug on the right and the nymph on the left. Geotagged,Giant Shield Bug,Malaysia,Mulu,Pycanum rubens,Sarawak,Stink Bug,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

2 Generations

This Giant Shield Bugs - Pycanum rubens was found on their host plant, Dillenia suffruticosa (local name Simpuh Air). Some species of Shield Bugs are known to brood their eggs.
In this picture, its an adult Shield Bug on the right and the nymph on the left.

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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 22:15 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.