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Mallotus Shield Bug

Cantao ocellatus

Photo by achmmad
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Field Notes

Description:

They found in couple (#2). I'm not sure that the small organism is their juvenile.

Habitat:

In Mallotus paniculatus leaf, located at near small like.

Reference Links:

Mallotus Shield Bug | Project Noah

Species ID Suggestions

Mallotus shield bug

Cantao ocellatus

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Comments (16)
achmmad
Thanks for you comment Antl!
kopisd
Cool! Looks really nice!
achmmad
haha, yes you're right. I though!
achmmad
Thanks Ashish and Leuba! hm, maybe. They are some small fruit flies in the area.
Leuba Ridgway
What fantastic bugs ! I don't think the little flies are related to the bugs - they look like fruit flies(diptera)
Ashish
Very alike one... http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/12/20/shield-bug-from-china/
Ashish
Eyed type spots.. lovely Jewel bug.

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PublishedMarch 13, 2012

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