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Black Bean Bug

Brachyplatys subaeneus

Photo by Francis Floe
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Description:

Brachyplatys subaeneus also referred to as the black bean bug, is a species of shield bugs belonging to the family Plataspidae, occurring throughout much of Asia, and invasive elsewhere. It is known to be a pest, particularly in legume crops, but infests a wide range of plant species.

Habitat:

I found these mostly on wild passion vines.

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