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Pachycoris klugii
I had seen these spotted shield bugs alone but when I saw them all together I realized the green were nymphs and the black with red spots were the adults. Parental care?
Shrubs in subtropical forest.
Spotted on Oct 19, 2013
Submitted on Nov 13, 2013
7 Comments
True, Luis. I've seen up to 4 different instars at the same time and place. I guess it is related to the amount of food they get.
I agree Sergio, it seem the time for maturity of each one is different.
In this case, Luis, I think that one of the nymphs reached maturity before the other ones.
Thanks Jopy.
lovely!
Thank you Cindy.
Beautiful in both stages! Nice spotting, Luis!