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Pygoplatys validus
This white bug is the immature form of the colorful Pygoplatys validus horned shield bug. As it grows, the wings will slowly develop, "horns" will start sprouting on it's thorax, and it's colors will appear. Although still immature, it is almost as large as the adult. Fully grown ones will look like this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/170...
On this plant (unknown plant) in Balung River Eco Resort, Tawau, Sabah. Endemic to Borneo.
>>>Map accuracy : 5km diameter.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2009
Submitted on Jan 28, 2013
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