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Harlequin Bug - Murgantia histrionica
Copyright © 2008 margarethe brummermann

Harlequin Bug - Murgantia histrionica
Bonita, San Diego County, California, USA
June 6, 2008
Size: 9 mm
I know - just a Stink bug - but it's so pretty
Contributed by margarethe brummermann on 9 June, 2008 - 6:18pm
Last updated 10 June, 2008 - 7:15pm

Murgantia ยป Harlequin Bug (Murgantia histrionica)
looks similar to this one, is more black though
… margarethe brummermann, 9 June, 2008 - 6:25pm

 
The ones in SoCal typically are more black.
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… Ron Hemberger, 9 June, 2008 - 8:16pm

 
Adult, too.
Just stating the obvious that this image is of an adult, not a nymph.
… Eric R. Eaton, 10 June, 2008 - 4:26pm

 
Once again, Eric proves essential.
Well, at least three of us would have missed the point otherwise.
… Ron Hemberger, 10 June, 2008 - 5:27pm

 
Shucks
I had a nymph pic first, and decided at the last minute to rather take this one.
… margarethe brummermann, 10 June, 2008 - 6:28pm

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