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Mallotus Shield Bug

Cantao ocellatus

Habitat:

Paddy field

2 Species ID Suggestions

peter
peter 12 years ago
Shield bug
Cantao ocellatus Cantao ocellatus
vipin.baliga
vipin.baliga 12 years ago
Mallotus Harlequin Bug
Cantao parentum Mallotus Harlequin Bug


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5 Comments

vipin.baliga
vipin.baliga 12 years ago

Beautiful bug.. :-)

Gary Leong
Gary Leong 12 years ago

Thanks. Found the name in google :)

peter
peter 12 years ago

First I thought it was a Harlequin beetle. But it's actually not a beetle at all, it's a true bug—in fact it's a Shield bug. I have made a suggestions on the exact species.

Gary Leong
Gary Leong 12 years ago

Thanks . Do u know what species is this?

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

Very nice!!

Gary Leong
Spotted by
Gary Leong

Malaysia

Spotted on Apr 27, 2010
Submitted on Jun 27, 2011

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