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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like a leaf, orange in color, its body is flat, six legs and a small bead like head, not much info on it as its rarely ever seen...its about the size of an american quarter and walks quite fast, not sure if it flies.

Habitat:

not sure...only seen on a leaf once by me.

Notes:

Not much to say except its very interesting and i'm glad to get his photo.

Species ID Suggestions

giant shield bug nymph

Pycanum rubens

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Scott Frazier
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Comments (4)
metreebug
That is amazing! It looks like a real leaf!
Scott Frazier
This is not a leaf bug but as Keith said, a shield bug nymph. From the family Tessaratomidae. See also the nymph photo on this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessaratomidae The nymph is very different from the adult. See this page http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Minibeast-Bug/Pycanum%20rubens/Main.html
alicelongmartin
Very interesting! He carries his own excellent camaflouge with him.

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2011

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