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Photo by tiberio_graco
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alicelongmartin
Looks like a full time job, when does she sleep or perhaps the mate takes over.
Jimena
wow! amazing how she protects the eggs!
lori.tas
Another photo: http://miraimages.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=5&_bqH=eJzzSoooqvQxDzAIzSw19PHJ8A8yL04Lzs70cHe0MjS1tDI0MABhIOkZ7xLsbJtUmq4GZsU7.rnYlgDZocGuQfGeLrahIFXeJYWFPvkRGaGJoWrxjs4htsWpiUXJGQAjzx8S&GI_ID=
lori.tas
You're not the only one to catch this particular Pentatomidae in action:http://www.photographersdirect.com/buyers/stockphoto.asp?imageid=1803131
lori.tas
It looks like a shieldbug protecting her eggs.
tiberio_graco
Can be seen on the left a parasitoid attacking the eggs

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedSeptember 14, 2011

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