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Headshot Fantastic bug with an interesting plate of armor behind its head. Almost looks like it could retract its head like a turtle in defense. Geotagged,Summer,Thasus neocalifornicus,United States,giant mesquite bug Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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Fantastic bug with an interesting plate of armor behind its head. Almost looks like it could retract its head like a turtle in defense.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Superb shot Stephen! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Stephen Philips's profile
      Stephen Philips
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      Thanks Claire! Appreciate it. Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Cool!
    I've set the country to USA, assuming that is correct?     Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Stephen Philips's profile
      Stephen Philips
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      Whoops! Thanks. I set location. Cheers Posted 7 years ago

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The Giant mesquite bug

The giant mesquite bug, ''Thasus neocalifornicus'', is an insect found in Arizona, Baja California Sur, and New Mexico. It is known for its interesting chemical ecology, large size, and bright color.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Stephen Philips
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By Stephen Philips

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Uploaded Jul 1, 2018. Captured Jul 1, 2018 09:00 in E Britton Way, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/14.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 180mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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