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Cucurbit Stink Bug

Aspongopus janus (Coridius janus)

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Shield bud. Mostly red with two black patches.

Habitat:

First it explored the potted rain lilies; then it flew to sit on a cucurbit plant.

Notes:

This is an agricultural pest. Also known as Coridius janus.

Reference Links:

Coridius janus (Fabricius) (=Aspongopus janus (Fabricius)) | Observation | I…

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