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Shield Bug

Palomena prasina

Photo by alexbs1
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Field Notes

Description:

Green light leaf like color
It is wide near the upper torso and then gets thinner towards the legs
It is the length of my thumb
It is very still

Habitat:

Gardens and camouflaging with the green leaves so its predators don't see them.

Species ID Suggestions

Shield Bug

Pycanum rubens

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