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Harlequin (cabbage) bug

Murgantia histrionica

Photo by KarenP
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

I spotted this cabbage bug (nymph) on a dying yellow mustard plant. There were about 10 or so on each plant and they were camera shy.

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Harlequin cabbage bug

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KarenP
Yes, these colors reminded me of fall and Halloween.

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PublishedAugust 4, 2011

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