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Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This is one of the shield, cotton stainer, or stink bug nymphs. It measures about 1/2' long. It is on a hibiscus leaf

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 9 weeks into the rainy season.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Ashish
Mostly nymph stage of Red Cotton Strainer.

Spotted for Missions

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El Color Rojo
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
Mission
2012 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Insects of Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedJune 30, 2012

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