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Erthesina fullo
Greek pente meaning five and tomos meaning section. The stink bug, derives its name from its tendency to eject a foul smelling glandular substance secreted from pores in the thorax when disturbed; in some species the liquid contains cyanide compounds with a rancid almond scent. This is a form of antipredator adaptation
Spotted on Nov 5, 2013
Submitted on Feb 19, 2014
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