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Molted shieldbug

Rhaphigaster nebulosa

Photo by Jae
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Field Notes

Description:

This species reaches a length of 14 to 16 millimetres. It is coloured dirty yellowish-grey to brown with irregularly-distributed fovea on the top side of its body. The membrane of the forewings is often speckled dark brown. The lateral edge of the abdomen has black and yellow markings. The antennae are ringed with black and yellow markings. On its underside, between the hips, there is a long spur. May superficially resemble Dolycoris baccarum, but lacks hairs.

Habitat:

A polyphagous species associated with a range of decidous trees on the continent.

Notes:

Final instar Rhaphigaster nebulosa nymph spotted in urban area of Deventer, Holland. (sources:see reference)

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