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Southern green shield bug (3rd instar)

Nezara viridula

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The third instar of the southern green stink bug is black with rows of white spots. This is the first time if spotted this species in Washington State. Believed to have originated in Ethiopia, it can now be found around the world.

Habitat:

Spotted on a grape plant in my backyard.

Reference Links:

Nezara viridula - Wikipedia, Species Nezara viridula - Southern Green Stink Bug - BugGuide.Net

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