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Shield bug

Pachycoris klugii

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

I had seen these spotted shield bugs alone but when I saw them all together I realized the green were nymphs and the black with red spots were the adults.
Parental care?

Habitat:

Shrubs in subtropical forest.

Reference Links:

Species Pachycoris klugii - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Sergio Monteiro
True, Luis. I've seen up to 4 different instars at the same time and place. I guess it is related to the amount of food they get.
LuisStevens
I agree Sergio, it seem the time for maturity of each one is different.
Sergio Monteiro
In this case, Luis, I think that one of the nymphs reached maturity before the other ones.

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Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí
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PublishedNovember 13, 2013

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