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Pentatomoidea
We called this bug the "christmas bug" because of its colors!
Saw it on the Great Wall - not sure where is normally lives
Unknown shield bug, Pentatomoidea
Wow three spottings and you are already famous! Congratulations!
Keep up the good work! (:
Love the vivid colors and pattern! Congratulations on being chosen as SOTD! Well-deserved!
Congratulations Ari! This gorgeous shield bug was chosen as Spotting of the Day! We look forward to seeing more of your wildlife observations.
"Pentatomoidea are characterized by a well developed scutellum (the hardened extension of the thorax over the abdomen). It can be triangular to semi-elliptical in shape. Pentatomoidea usually have an antennae with five segments. The tarsi usually have two or three segments."
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Spotted on Jun 26, 2012
Submitted on Oct 22, 2012
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