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green shield bug

Pentatomidae

Description:

almost 1"

Habitat:

mosaic of rainforest and savanna

Notes:

I spotted this at the top of a grassy hill while hiking in Lope National park.

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7 Comments

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

Wow! Gabon for 8 months would be awesome! I hope you were able to get into some of the national parks.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

It is pretty close but it has white markings were this one has black markings on its back and its missing the yellow edge. Your suggestion is in North America, not sure if the same one would be in central Africa. I do appreciate you taking the time to help with ID.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Dan I think its one from Pentatomidae family
http://bugguide.net/node/view/22260/bgim...

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

At least you've got it narrowed down. It's a great photo, Dan, and quite a big fellar from the sounds of it! Shield bugs here are only usually 1-1 1/2 cm.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

Thanks Dangermouse. I've added a common name and narrowed it down to the family. I don't see any yet that quite match online.

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

Looks like a type of shield bug?

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

These are getting very popular. I might have to start collecting them.

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Ogooué-Ivindo, Gabon

Spotted on Mar 10, 2004
Submitted on Jul 29, 2011

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