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Scutelleridae
Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings.
spotted this colorful beetle on a pomelo tree leaf in our backyard
Spotted on Jan 29, 2014
Submitted on May 31, 2014
