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Stink Bug, Shield Bug

Pycanum rubens

Description:

A newly moulted stink bug with a refreshing new look.

Habitat:

Park

Notes:

This bug is commonly found among the Dillenia suffruticosa (Simpoh Air) shrub. Its nymph is rectangular shape with various colours representing the different stages of the development into an adult bug.

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2 Comments

Kwan
Kwan 12 years ago

Yap, this bug is so common here that I can always spot a few when I go around the park. Of course, one has to look for the right plant to find the bug.

AdryaniLandum
AdryaniLandum 12 years ago

hey, i found this bug near my house, and it was totally same with your bug. It is called "Pangau" in my place. Wow, i even don't know what its scientific name. So nice!

Kwan
Spotted by
Kwan

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Jun 4, 2011
Submitted on Sep 20, 2011

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