Eurygaster hottentotta - dorsal

Dorsal view of the Eurygaster hottentotta (Scutelleridae) in this image:

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Pudding4brains

Lion

Yes - Eurygaster, first thought from the top of my head is hottentotta, but I will have a better look (also at your other bugs) after the weekend (!) Cheers, Arp Posted 8 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Pudding4brains
    
    Lion
    
    Better late than never ... I have completed the ID ...
    Would there be a possibility that you add this observation to observation.org? I saw some of your other images there too and we could certainly use more good images like these of that species :o)
    Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
  2. 1. RMFelix
      
      Lion
      
      Thank you! Posted 8 years ago

The Eurygaster hottentotta

Eurygaster hottentotta is a southern European species of Scutelleridae ("Shield-backed Bugs"). It is one of around eight species in the genus Eurygaster currently known from Europe.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Pudding4brains