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Shield Bug

Pycanum rubens

Photo by achmmad
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Field Notes

Description:

Another unknown insect that interesting for me. May be related to my previous spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8676724 Behind is Selaginella.

Habitat:

Lowland urban forest.

Notes:

The species was ID'd by user: Cecilia J. Thanks a lot!

Reference Links:

Shield bug (Pycanum rubens) on Simpoh Air host plant (Dillenia suffruticosa) - …

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (29)
achmmad
Did you spotted it? It must be wonderful!
Carol Snow Milne
I wish my shield bugs look like this, but I found some colorful ones too. :)
achmmad
Finally ID'd! Thanks a lot Cecilia J! and now its clear @polerpress and @CarolSM. Thanks everyone!
Carol Snow Milne
A very interesting bug. I hope you find out the ID soon. Great coloring. Wonderful clarity!
polerpress
This is such a cool insect! Great picture!
achmmad
Thank you Soul! Yes it is, really cool :)
achmmad
Haha! Definitely Suzie. Thanks for the comment!
Suzie2
I've seen some thing like it coming out of the fire
achmmad
Thanks so much for all recent comments! Still progress on finding exact species. genus: Tessaratoma.
injica
Tnx for helping i think my is tessaratoma papillosa, try the list under on the page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessaratomidae, look what fits into your area ;) good luck!
dedes
sumpah ini keren banget...congrats!
achmmad
Very similar Gerardo! Almost found ...!
Gerardo Aizpuru
Check for Red Stink Bug-Pycanum rubeus http://www.animalsandearth.com/en/search/tags/query/Pycanum%20rubeus#1#images#viewed##
achmmad
Thanks all! Yes Injica, its may be related family, genus.
injica
Nice :) I saw something similar as well but a don't have a clue what it is : http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9042226

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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