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Minstrel Bug

Graphosoma lineatum

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Description:

Graphosoma lineatum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug. It is often found on the flowers of Apiaceae plants. The bold red and black warning colours (aposematism) indicate that the insects are foul-tasting.

Habitat:

Common across Southern Europe. On an inflorescence of Thapsia villosa at Dehesa de Valdelatas

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/32 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired

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5 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

Thanks

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

remarkable color display, brilliant detail!

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

Thanks Noel

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Nice spot!

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

I changed the first picture

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arlanda

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Spotted on May 29, 2012
Submitted on Jun 16, 2012

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