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Mattiphus Shield Bug

Mattiphus reflexus

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Field Notes

Description:

This incredibly beautiful creature was 3 cm (1.2 inches) long. He looked almost exactly like a previous spotting, only slightly bigger: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6678128
... Could it be the same individual??

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Notes:

I heard a loud 'whirring' outside (they're very noisy fliers!), and thought, could it be... Yes, it was! A super-gorgeous Shield Bug! :-)

Species ID Suggestions

Mattiphus Shield Bug

Mattiphus reflexus

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera
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Comments (24)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for your comment! I find myself longing to see another one of these beautiful creatures!!
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks so much for the ID Agnes! Yes, finally an ID for these wonderful creatures! :-)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks Victoria! Was able to take a face-to-face shot of another of these creatures: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7820184 (See 2nd photo.)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks again for all the comments! :-) Juan, thank you so much for your help in getting the ID a bit more accurate!
Juan DiTrani
Hi Annvan, this is a Stink bug (Pentatomidae), but I don´t think is the specie Pycanum rubens, probably the genus is ok, so I recomend you keep the identification to genus.
mini
Very nice photo, timing is perfect.
AnnvanWijgerden
Can anyone give me a clue about what species of Shield Bug this might be? Thanks!
Ava T-B
I appreciate seeing this creature from all the different angles.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2011

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