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Globular stink bug/kudzu bug

Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius, 1798)

Photo by m.prasad.369
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Field Notes

Description:

Length: ~4mm
Season : Rainy season
Time : 4:15pm 28Jun2021
Frequency : Very Rare
Life stage : Adult

Habitat:

Spotted inside the car parking very close to open abandoned area with lot of plants.

Notes:

Some shield bug species belonging to the family Plataspidae. It looks like Megacopta Cribraria. Experts confirmation is required.

Reference Links:

Megacopta cribraria - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Kudzu bug

Megacopta cribraria

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PublishedDecember 1, 2021

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