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Pachycoris torridus

Description:

A largish shieldbug with a very distinctive pattern.

Habitat:

Cloud forest at the side of the Manu Road in Peru. Seen at around 1050 m.

Notes:

Apparently the colour can vary and is a warning to predators.

1 Species ID Suggestions

tmvdh
tmvdh 7 years ago
Shield bug
Pachycoris torridus


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1 Comment

Les Catchick
Les Catchick 7 years ago

Thank you so much.

Les Catchick
Spotted by
Les Catchick

Kosñipata, Cusco, Peru

Spotted on Nov 9, 2016
Submitted on Dec 10, 2016

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