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green shield bug

Pentatomidae

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

almost 1"

Habitat:

mosaic of rainforest and savanna

Notes:

I spotted this at the top of a grassy hill while hiking in Lope National park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Dan Doucette
Wow! Gabon for 8 months would be awesome! I hope you were able to get into some of the national parks.
Dan Doucette
It is pretty close but it has white markings were this one has black markings on its back and its missing the yellow edge. Your suggestion is in North America, not sure if the same one would be in central Africa. I do appreciate you taking the time to help with ID.
Ashish
Dan I think its one from Pentatomidae family http://bugguide.net/node/view/22260/bgimage
Dangermouse
At least you've got it narrowed down. It's a great photo, Dan, and quite a big fellar from the sounds of it! Shield bugs here are only usually 1-1 1/2 cm.
Dan Doucette
Thanks Dangermouse. I've added a common name and narrowed it down to the family. I don't see any yet that quite match online.
alicelongmartin
These are getting very popular. I might have to start collecting them.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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