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Giant Shield Bug

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Field Notes

Description:

Large orange shield bug with metallic blue patterns. The body is about 3/4 of an inch long.

Habitat:

High elevation forest about 400 +- ft above sea level.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Shekai, this looks similar to a Jewel Bug or Harlequin Bug, Tectocoris sp. (Scutelleridae, the Shield-back Bugs) - http://tolweb.org/Scutelleridae/10956.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedJuly 9, 2014

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