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Coreid Bug

Description:

A very simpatico bug that was brown and textured on the top and a shocking white on the underside. It was very friendly and enjoyed posing. The antennae have the third segment widened. It also has a lethally sharp spine on each side of the thorax (4th picture). About 1.5 cm long. Family Coreidae.

Habitat:

On a bush along the highway between San Cristobal and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 18.5, 1164 meters.

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2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 7 years ago

Thank you Hema, amazing isn't it!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 7 years ago

It has spots on the underside and projections at the shoulder.

LaurenZarate
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LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 27, 2016
Submitted on Sep 5, 2016

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