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Shield-backed Bug

Family Scutelleridae

Description:

12 mm - This bug looks like a tortoise.

Habitat:

On lavender in garden

Notes:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/209379

No species ID suggestions

2 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 8 months ago

Thank you Johan, I agree. I cant find this exact one... but will keep looking!

JohanHeyns
JohanHeyns 8 months ago

This is an Shield-backed Bug (Family Scutelleridae)

Similar but not the same: http://www.pbase.com/gmontgomery/image/1...

Western Cape, South Africa

Lat: -34.13, Long: 18.42

Spotted on Aug 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012

Spotted for mission

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