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Shield Bug (nymph)

Erthesina acuminata

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Charcoal colour with a pretty orange design on the back.

Habitat:

My garden; actually on a wall. Walking very fast...see the blurred legs!

Reference Links:

Erthesina acuminata

Species ID Suggestions

Shield bug

Erthesina acuminata ( nymph )
Paul Davis
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Comments (4)
SukanyaDatta
@ Bernadette S Yes, and the nymph has a prettier pattern than the adult.
maplemoth662
Two, very beautiful photos....a very beautiful, Shield Bug....

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Arthropods of North East India
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PublishedApril 10, 2018

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