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Metallic Shield Bug

Scutiphora pedicellata

Photo by Christiane
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Comments (9)
Christiane
Thank.. NicoleB .. I think so.. but I am no bug specialist..
NicoleB
wow, he's a Beauty! Would have never guessed he's a shield bug :D Lovely shot!
Ashish
Few days back I discussed with Dan about similar Tropical shield bug, that time I saw this bug in one suggestion. Was easily remember as see this posting..!!
Ashish
http://www.oocities.org/brisbane_stinkbugs/MetallicShieldBug.htm
Ashish
Metallic Shield Bug (Scutiphora pedicellata)
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PublishedJuly 17, 2011

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