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Chrysocoris stolli
Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. This latter characteristic distinguishes them from most other families within Heteroptera, and may lead to misidentification as a beetle rather than a bug. These insects feed on plant juices from a variety of different species, including some commercial crops. Closely related to stink bugs, they may also produce an offensive odour when disturbed. There are around 450 species worldwide.
I think this is either a Shield Bug or a Jewel Bug...
It is actually both, Shield bug and Jewel bug ;-)...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zfaisal/396...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jehane-ramo...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29848963@N0...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/884...