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Potato Bug

Closterotomus norvegicus

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Description:

Green insect with white eyes and copper colored membrane. There are two dark spots on the pronotum. The collar is the same dark color as the two spots. The wings are a yellow-green color where the pronotum, scutellum, head and underside are bright green.

Habitat:

Plum tree in residential yard.

Reference Links:

Species Closterotomus norvegicus - Potato Bug - BugGuide.Net

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