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Bean bug

Riptortus clavatus

Photo by zepcheok
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2cm long insect, with the typical hind legs of hopping insects. This one is not easily startled, only twitching a little when approached.

Habitat:

Near the ground on the edge of the gazetted nature reserve at Labrador Park.

Reference Links:

Bean Bug - Riptortus clavatus - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Bean Bug

Riptortus sp. poss. Riptortus clavatus

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera
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Comments (3)
zepcheok
Yes Agnes that's exactly what i saw today. Many thanks for the id suggestion!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Pls verify.. Riptortus clavatus is one of the most harmful pests of soybeans in Japan. But I could not find a record of the species in Singapore. Thanks!
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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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