Graphosoma italicum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug. The bold red and black warning colours indicate that the insects are foul-tasting, protecting them from predators.
Similar species: True Bugs
By Pudding4brains
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Uploaded Aug 3, 2019. Captured in Den Alerdinckweg 2A, 8055 PE Laag Zuthem, Netherlands.
