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Red-backed Stink Bug

Banasa dimiata

Description:

This is the Banasa or Red-backed Stink Bug.

Notes:

Stinkbugs are so named because they secrete a foul-smelling liquid that is repulsive to most predators.

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6 Comments

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thanks, Leuba!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 11 years ago

great shots !

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thank you MayraSpringmann!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wonderful macro!!!

OneArseneWenger
OneArseneWenger 11 years ago

great series!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

Second shot is very cool.

CourtneyVerk
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CourtneyVerk

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012

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