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Shield bug

Pharypia nitidiventris

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

One of the most colorful shield bugs I've ever seen. 2 cm long.

Habitat:

On a cactus.

Reference Links:

Species Pharypia nitidiventris - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Tom15
Wow, nice one Luis!
LuisStevens
Thank you Sergio, Anne Marie and Staccyh.

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedOctober 22, 2013

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