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Sloe Bug

Dolycoris baccarum

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Description:

Sloe bug [with open wings in the last two photos (5th & 6th)].
Τhe Sloe Bug, is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. Feeds on flowers and fruits of many plants, especially Rosaceae species.

Habitat:

On herbaceous plants in a meadow of mount Chortiatis (Thessaloniki, Greece).

Reference Links:

Sloe Bug - Dolycoris baccarum - Overview, Dolycoris baccarum

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PublishedApril 14, 2016

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