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Shield bug

Pachycoris klugii

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

The most colourful shield bug I've ever seen. 25 mm long (one inch).
Family PENTATOMIDAE

Habitat:

Shrubs in subtropical forest.

Reference Links:

Species Pachycoris klugii - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedOctober 30, 2013

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