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Shield Backed bugs

family - Scutelleridae

Description:

smooth, burgundy insect, about 1.5cm

Habitat:

semi arid dry tropical forest

Notes:

I spotted this in Tatacoa desert.

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3 Comments

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks martin and Neil.

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 10 years ago

Excellent spotting and series.

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

Its one of the shield backed bugs - scutelleridae http://saphotographs.blogspot.com.au/201...

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Huila, Colombia

Spotted on Dec 28, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2013

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