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Green Stink Bug

Loxa cf. viridis

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This looks like some kind of shield bug. It is really quite large...about 3/4" round.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 7 weeks into the 6 month dry season.

Reference Links:

Green stink bug (Loxa sp cf viridis), Panama | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Species ID Suggestions

Green Stink Bug

Loxa cf. viridis

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Comments (3)
LarryGraziano
nice comment tracey. I will keep that in mind next time I am eating strawberries! Thanks one again bayucca!
TraceyDaltonWilliamson
In North Carolina these LOVE starwberry plants.You have to be carefull when you go to a pick your own farm...you could end up eating many a stink bug.
bayucca
I am pretty sure it is a Loxa sp., Viridis has to be confirmed (cf.). http://www.nationalgeographicstock.com/ngsimages/explore/explore.jsf http://www.flickr.com/photos/artour_a/312063638/

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Mission
Paso Pacifico Survey
Mission
El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 13, 2012

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