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A "giant shield bug" (Tessaratomidae), 'Giant' is the name of the group and is a bit of a misnomer. For intance, this adult specimen's total length (not including antennae) is about 2.5 cm. "Tessaratomids resemble large stink bugs (family Pentatomidae) and are sometimes quite colorful. Most tessaratomids are Old World. The defensive chemicals of certain species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin; they may also cause temporary blindness. All species are exclusively plant-eaters, some of major economic importance as agricultural pests. A few species are also consumed as human food in some countries." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessaratomi...
Spotted between house in a large semi-urban yard/ & garden next to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
Spotted on Oct 20, 2012
Submitted on Oct 21, 2012
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