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Graphosoma lineatum italicum
Also known as Italian Stripped Bug or Minstrel Bug. A very common Shield bug. About 10 to 12 mm long, with large oval shaped shield. Shield stripped black and bright red. Front red with oval black spots. Black-legged, indicating sub-species G.l. italicum.
Found in an open space in the park Gerland, on the banks of river Rhone in Lyon France. It was observed on some plant from the family Apiaceae; in the part of the park that was left unkempt on purpose, as a natural meadow.
Spotted on Aug 9, 2014
Submitted on May 7, 2015
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![[Graphosoma lineatum]](https://lh5.ggpht.com/CICFKMultezx_b3Bpl85yvEzkdxW9_HsDKPzBo6zBQmbU-1lmkHtkVuLDOuFoh_aQlTdjvQjXTxT-H-9M0DZ=s62-c)
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