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Orange Shield Bug

Cantao ocellatus

Photo by kopisd
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Field Notes

Description:

Saw 2 of them on the same plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Mallotus Shield Bug

Cantao ocellatus

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achmmad
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Comments (5)
achmmad
I have another spotting for you: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9489309 ... also found in couple. :)
KarenL
Sorry I don't, but I do recall seeing another spotting of it on Project Noah so someone in the community may be able to help you.
kopisd
Sure, thanks for the ID, I'll reload the picture too :) Would you happen to know what is the scientific name for this particular shield bug too? I did some searching and learnt that it is under the Pentatomidae family, but not too sure what is the exact species.
KarenL
What a beautiful shield bug! The first photo isn't showing though so please could you reload it?
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012

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