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Black-shouldered Shieldbug

Carpocoris purpureipennis

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

This shield bug has a length of 13 mm. The pronotum angles are black. The body color is yellowish but can also vary from purple or reddish-brown.

Habitat:

Forest edge.

Notes:

Norwegian name: K⁠urvbreitege

Reference Links:

Black-shouldered Shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis) · iNaturalist

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