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Shield-backed Bug Nymphs

Photo by Sinobug
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For the second consecutive year, these remarkable nymphs have appeared on the same tree in a local park. They have a very long life cycle of almost 5 months. The adults are shield-backed bugs resembling the Plataspididae. The nymphs reach 1cm in diameter as do the adults.......

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I think these are once of the most fascinating spottings that I have seen on PN since joining. ... thank you Sinobug!

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