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Italian Striped-Bug, Chinche rayada
Graphosoma lineatum
40.5404, -3.68469
Field Notes
Description:
Graphosoma lineatum is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is also known as the Italian Striped-Bug and Minstrel Bug. It is often found on the flowers of Apiaceae plants. The bold red and black warning colours (aposematism) indicate that the insects are foul-tasting.
Habitat:
On Thapsia villosa. Holm oak forest
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
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Graphosoma lineatum
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PublishedOctober 9, 2013
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