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Striped Shield Bug

Graphosoma lineatum

Photo by Ryan21
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Description:

It is also known as the Minstrel Bug The bold red and black warning colours indicate that the insects are foul-tasting. The insects are common across Southern Europe.

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Graphosoma lineatum

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Ryan21
Thanks for the nice comments!
Ava T-B
Ryan21 - -thanks for noticing copyright infringements and commenting gently on them. You're an asset to PN.

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