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Pygoplatys validus
This Pygoplatys (Odontoteuchus) validus species is endemic to Borneo. It is easily recognized by its "horns" structure that grows on the thorax. About 2cm in length.
On this plant (unknown plant) in Balung River Eco Resort, Tawau, Sabah.
Juvenile form - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/174... Similar species, the P. lancifer - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/146... >>>Map accuracy : 5km diameter.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2009
Submitted on Jan 26, 2013
8 Comments
Thanks Chun. It's coming soon. Hopefully this week.
Thanks Dan.
Your Ornate Shield Bug spotting from Tawau Hills is awesome too.
When can we all see it? :-)
Awesome spot Chun!
Thank you all for your pleasing comments.
Such an amazing series!
Nice series! I would likely but spot two in first place.
This bug looks like it appeared from ancient time. Very interesting.
Fantastic spot great series Chun :)