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Unknown Shield Bug & nymphs

Pentatomidae,

Photo by Andrea Lim
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Adult shield bug, body length 15-17mm, with a brood of nymphs. It would angle its shield towards me, to protect them.

Habitat:

Cattana Wetlands QLD

Reference Links:

Pentatomoidea

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Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
That's a crazy looking one Andrea. Great find. I hope we get a name.

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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