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Jewel Bug

Scutelleridae

Photo by reeoooe
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Description:

This beetle had a metallic body 2cm long (mixed with yellow, orange and greenfor colours) and its body had a pink rim.

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Comments (4)
reeoooe
thanks oxyjack and martinl! it really is a jewel bug/ scutellerid! But it is really hard to pinpoint which exact species it is. they look gorgeous though :)
oxyjack
That is one gorgeous Scutellerid. Our California species are so dull in comparison.
MartinL
This is a hemipteran (true bug) from the family Scutelleridae. The wings are covered by a single shield called a scutellum. Called a sheild backed, or jewel bug, it is similar to but not quite like this one http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_stinkbugs/Scutelleridae.htm
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PublishedMarch 10, 2012

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