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Mattiphus Shield Bug

Mattiphus reflexus

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Field Notes

Description:

Another visit from one of these gorgeous creatures - this time at night. Length 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Notes:

Previous spottings:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7504680
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6678128

Possibly Mama of: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7819697 ?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks so much Agnes! ID updated. Hopefully you can see one SOON! Be listening for them too - they're very noisy flyers!
AnnvanWijgerden
@ Karen and Randall: I agree! These insects are like pieces of jewellery on legs! @ Ashish: Personally I prefer the "Shield Bug" option; "Stink Bug" (even though apparently that's what they can do!) doesn't sound glamorous enough.... :-)
Randall Lee
Its like a perfect picture of a beautiful shimmering gem...nice

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24 carat life (Indian Organism) in Precious Metallic colours Gold and Silver
Photographed
PublishedNovember 15, 2011

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