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Red shield bug

Pycanum rubens

Photo by bob5
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Field Notes

Description:

Striking red with red eyes. With white rim .

Habitat:

Heath forest fronting the Mangrove Forest.

Notes:

Saw 3 individuals.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
bob5
Possibly the same species. This is the nymph of Pycanum reubens. The adult form is different.
phoenix.deop
We also spotted red shield bug here in the Laiya, Philippines near the beach. :)

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PublishedJanuary 31, 2018

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