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Green Stink Bug - Nezara viridula
Copyright © 2008 Ron M.

Green Stink Bug - Nezara viridula
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
March 18, 2008
This is one of a pair that are mating but I cropped out the partner due to it not coming into full view for a decent shot.

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Contributed by Ron M. on 24 March, 2008 - 5:25am
Last updated 25 March, 2008 - 9:49am

Moved
Moved from Green Stink Bug.
… John R. Maxwell, 25 March, 2008 - 9:49am

black dot in corner of scutellum
indicates Nezara viridula.
… Boris Büche, 25 March, 2008 - 9:11am

 
Great tip
I didn't know that one. Thanks.
… John R. Maxwell, 25 March, 2008 - 9:59am

Not an expert
but what little antenna banding can be seen appears red (not black) as in Southern Green Stink Bug (Nezara viridula)
… John R. Maxwell, 24 March, 2008 - 10:32am

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