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Graphosoma lineatum
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.
Common across Southern Europe. On an inflorescence of Thapsia villosa at Dehesa de Valdelatas
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/32 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on May 29, 2012
Submitted on Jun 11, 2012
![[Graphosoma semipunctatum]](https://lh3.ggpht.com/N5NkOgwODo7NFtnNBJxSLl8KaWyzyCMXEl3QaVEc9DnDShPEf4YDvZCA4Ot_3KynVrTy_lwPXEE3CWNqASFV=s62-c)
![[Graphosoma lineatum]](https://lh5.ggpht.com/CICFKMultezx_b3Bpl85yvEzkdxW9_HsDKPzBo6zBQmbU-1lmkHtkVuLDOuFoh_aQlTdjvQjXTxT-H-9M0DZ=s62-c)
21 Comments
Thanks asergio, Vai Furacão!
Thanks misako
beautiful!
I couldn't let this bug pass without a comment: it has the colors of my soccer team, Atletico Paranaense. Vai Furacão (Go Hurricane) !!!
Thanks a lot, Maria
fantastic shots
Gracias tmvdh
Estupendo!
Thanks williefromwi and shrikalk
Fantastic detail on your spotting, well done.
awesome capture...
Thanks Mayra
Fantastic!
Thanks Emma, I think the design is very stylish
Thanks Nuwan
amazing!
Wow! lovely bug..
I changed the first picture
I changed the first picture
Thanks Sachin
Stunning,