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Big-Eyed Toad Bug

Gelastocoris oculatus

Description:

This insect is very well camouflaged and small! It resembles a shield bug but with eyes of a toad. The video shows it cleaning itself.

Habitat:

Sandy shore of a lake.

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3 Comments

I love them too now that I know they exist :) I have no idea how I noticed it being so small and well camouflaged but glad I did!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

unique!

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago

I love these! Great spotting!

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 20, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012

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