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Baby Shield Bug

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Description:

A really cool just molted 2nd or 3rd instar nymph of a Shield Bug. About 4mm in length. I would love to see the adult of this one! Family Pentatomidae.

Habitat:

Garden lights, semi-rural residential area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, 2,200 meters.

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