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Mallotus Shield Bug

Cantao ocellatus

Photo by Gary Leong
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Paddy field

Species ID Suggestions

Shield bug

Cantao ocellatus

Mallotus Harlequin Bug

Cantao parentum

Comments (5)

First I thought it was a Harlequin beetle. But it's actually not a beetle at all, it's a true bug—in fact it's a Shield bug. I have made a suggestions on the exact species.
Thanks . Do u know what species is this?
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PublishedJune 27, 2011

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